M4.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near MYANMAR-INDIA BORDER REGION (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2025-05-23 18:58:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 23, 2025 at 18:58 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near MYANMAR-INDIA BORDER REGION (Myanmar (Burma)). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-23 18:58:58 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Myanmar (Burma)

City

hkyinnpyinaal

Source

emsc

Coordinates

23.24000, 93.92000

Temperature

26.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (30.7 km)

Regional average: 30.7 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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Popa

Distance: 292 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'518 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Burma (Myanmar)

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