M3.4 Depth: 68.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near MYANMAR-INDIA BORDER REGION (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2025-12-20 12:21:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 20, 2025 at 12:21 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near MYANMAR-INDIA BORDER REGION (Myanmar (Burma)). With a focal depth of about 68 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.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

68.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-20 12:21:42 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Myanmar (Burma)

City

hkyinnpyinaal

Source

emsc

Coordinates

23.39000, 93.71000

Temperature

8.9°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

68 km

68 km — deeper 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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Popa

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