Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
kyawwatkyeemyahoetnaal
Country overviewMyanmar (Burma)
M3.0 Earthquake near kyawwatkyeemyahoetnaal (Myanmar (Burma))
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About this earthquake
On January 15, 2026 at 06:53 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near kyawwatkyeemyahoetnaal (Myanmar (Burma)). 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. Myanmar (Burma): 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
38a5b10ed17700fc8d6896a34a82f15855ee1ae6
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-15 06:53:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
kyawwatkyeemyahoetnaal
County
taungnguuhkarine
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.55700,
96.95200
Temperature
21.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (34.2 km)
Regional average: 34.2 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
Myanmar (Burma)
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 391 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
594
Country (24h)
Myanmar (Burma)
2