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M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Me He, Shan State (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2026-08-16 13:50:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 16, 2026 at 13:50 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Me He, Shan State (Myanmar (Burma)). 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

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-16 13:50:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Myanmar (Burma)
State
Shan State
City
Me He
County
Taunggyi District
Village
Me He
Source
emsc
Coordinates
20.74800, 97.11900
Temperature
19.4°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
10 km — shallower than the regional average (32.1 km)
Regional average: 32.1 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

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