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M4.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near NEAR SOUTH COAST OF MYANMAR

UTC time: 2026-05-01 14:51:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 1, 2026 at 14:51 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near NEAR SOUTH COAST OF MYANMAR. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 14:51:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.47000, 95.82800
Temperature
26.3°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

  • Popa
    Distance: 499 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'518 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Burma (Myanmar)

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