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M3.4 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Mat Hki Nu, Shan State (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2026-08-28 19:43:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 28, 2026 at 19:43 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Mat Hki Nu, Shan State (Myanmar (Burma)). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (32 km)
Regional average: 32 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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