Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 60.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
hcaitkinetine
Country overviewMyanmar (Burma)
M3.5 Earthquake near MYANMAR-INDIA BORDER REGION (Myanmar (Burma))
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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
ID
0ed18682da538e7ded37b4f70c7aaafdc119c708
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-16 05:23:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
hcaitkinetine
Source
emsc
Coordinates
26.04000,
95.48000
Temperature
23.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
60 km
60 km — deeper than the regional average (34.2 km)
Regional average: 34.2 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
Volcanoes nearby
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Kanti Airport20.3 kmStraight-line distance
Myanmar (Burma) · KHM · VYKI
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Myanmar (Burma)
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 391 Catalogue entries
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