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M3.5 Depth: 60.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near MYANMAR-INDIA BORDER REGION (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2025-05-16 05:23:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 16, 2025 at 05:23 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near MYANMAR-INDIA BORDER REGION (Myanmar (Burma)). With a focal depth of about 60 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-16 05:23:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Myanmar (Burma)
City
hcaitkinetine
Source
emsc
Coordinates
26.04000, 95.48000
Temperature
23.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 60 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 60 km
Shallow
60 km
60 km — deeper than the regional average (30.7 km)
Regional average: 30.7 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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