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M2.5 Depth: 123.8 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Hton Mar Be, Sagaing Region (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2026-08-21 19:23:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Hton Mar Be, Sagaing Region (Myanmar (Burma)) on August 21, 2026 at 19:23 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 124 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 123.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 123.8 km
Intermediate
123.8 km
123.8 km — deeper than the regional average (32.1 km)
Regional average: 32.1 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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