Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 136.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sagaing Region · Pyi Taw Thar
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M2.8 Earthquake near Pyi Taw Thar, Sagaing Region (Myanmar (Burma))
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Pyi Taw Thar, Sagaing Region (Myanmar (Burma)) on October 8, 2026 at 22:47 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 136 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
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Details
ID
10ca2fa29530b5c86ddbdafc341e09a2c54f8f0c
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
136.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-08 22:47:19 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Pyi Taw Thar
Source
emsc
Coordinates
23.28400,
94.02400
Temperature
21.6°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
136 km
136 km — deeper than the regional average (33.7 km)
Regional average: 33.7 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Sagaing Region
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 43 Catalogue entries
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