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M3.9 Earthquake near MYANMAR (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2025-05-27 17:04:36 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near MYANMAR (Myanmar (Burma)) on May 27, 2025 at 17:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

ID
1a72137e6b37aea784b0316b9d5c8631dd1b3cb2
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-27 17:04:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Myanmar (Burma)
City
karainpyinaal
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.14500, 96.51500
Temperature
24.6°C

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
10 km — shallower than the regional average (34.2 km)
Regional average: 34.2 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
    Distance: 238 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'518 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Burma (Myanmar)

Myanmar (Burma)

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 391 Catalogue entries

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