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M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 95 km W of Myitkyina, Burma (Myanmar)

UTC time: 2026-05-05 04:10:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near 95 km W of Myitkyina, Burma (Myanmar) on May 5, 2026 at 04:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 04:10:49 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
25.27670, 96.45520
Temperature
29.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

  • Tengchong
    Distance: 206 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'865 m ·Last eruption: -5750 ·China
  • Popa
    Distance: 500 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'518 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Burma (Myanmar)

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