Myanmar (Burma) · Mandalay

M3.9 Earthquake near Kyat Pyin, Mandalay (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2026-09-22 06:06:02 UTC Local time:

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Kyat Pyin, Mandalay (Myanmar (Burma)) on September 22, 2026 at 06:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
1b664c611290769c056cb894796bd4fa116ed498
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-22 06:06:02 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
Village
Kyat Pyin
Source
emsc
Coordinates
22.22900, 96.21000
Temperature
32.5°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 (33.1 km)
Regional average: 33.1 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

  • Distance: 176 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'518 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Burma (Myanmar)
  • Distance: 407 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'865 m ·Last eruption: -5750 ·China

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Context for this earthquake

22 Sep 2025 – 22 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 390 Catalogue entries

Of 389 other entries for this area and period, 102 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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