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M3.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Nwar Khe, Mandalay (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2026-08-15 13:14:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 15, 2026 at 13:14 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Nwar Khe, Mandalay (Myanmar (Burma)). 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-15 13:14:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Myanmar (Burma)
State
Mandalay
City
Nwar Khe
County
Mandalay City
Village
Nwar Khe
Source
emsc
Coordinates
21.84500, 96.23100
Temperature
28.7°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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Popa
    Distance: 145 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'518 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Burma (Myanmar)
  • Tengchong
    Distance: 442 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'865 m ·Last eruption: -5750 ·China

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