M3.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near MYANMAR

UTC time: 2026-04-21 08:43:56 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 21, 2026 at 08:43 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near MYANMAR. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-21 08:43:56 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
21.21400, 99.34700
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
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: 426 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'518 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Burma (Myanmar)
  • Tengchong
    Distance: 455 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'865 m ·Last eruption: -5750 ·China

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