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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. Myanmar (Burma): 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

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 (32 km)
Regional average: 32 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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