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M5.0 Depth: 59.2 km

M5.0 Earthquake near 119 km S of Hakha, Burma (Myanmar)

UTC time: 2025-02-22 10:33:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.0 earthquake was recorded near 119 km S of Hakha, Burma (Myanmar) on February 22, 2025 at 10:33 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 59 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
59.2 km
UTC time
2025-02-22 10:33:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
21.58460, 93.80430

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 59.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 59.2 km
Shallow
59.2 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Kyauktaw119.0 kmSW19'492
Pakokku135.3 kmE126'938
Chittagong220.0 kmNW3'920'222

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Popa
    Distance: 167 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'518 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Burma (Myanmar)

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