M4.0 Depth: 1.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near naunglwm, shmpyinaal (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2026-01-17 18:21:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near naunglwm, shmpyinaal (Myanmar (Burma)) on January 17, 2026 at 18:21 UTC. With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

1.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-17 18:21:17 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Myanmar (Burma)

State

shmpyinaal

City

naunglwm

County

lainnhkayyhkarine

Village

naunglwm

Source

emsc

Coordinates

20.17600, 98.29900

Temperature

13.5°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

1 km

1 km — shallower 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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