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Myanmar (Burma) · Mandalay

M3.2 Earthquake near Pyinoolwin Township, Mandalay (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2026-09-29 16:50:08 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
10.0 km
Source
EMSC

Mandalay · Pyinoolwin Township

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About this earthquake

On September 29, 2026 at 16:50 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Pyinoolwin Township, 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Myanmar (Burma): 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

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 (33.5 km)
Regional average: 33.5 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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Felt reports

2felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake

Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.

Data updated: Sep 29, 2026, 4:57 PM UTC · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026, 8:52 AM UTC

Source: EMSC / LastQuake

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Radius · 50 km

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Airports

  • Mandalay International AirportMyanmar (Burma) · MDL · VYMD
    40.7 kmStraight-line distance

Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-04

This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates

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Context for this earthquake

04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 391 Catalogue entries

Of 390 other entries for this area and period, 289 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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