Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
shmpyinaal · taungkonehcan
Country overviewMyanmar (Burma) · shmpyinaal
M4.0 Earthquake near taungkonehcan, shmpyinaal (Myanmar (Burma))
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near taungkonehcan, shmpyinaal (Myanmar (Burma)) on April 30, 2026 at 16:53 UTC. 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 clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Myanmar (Burma): 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
3c466b5b3905265a00bd28b71646f9bb49829258
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 16:53:18 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
shmpyinaal
City
taungkonehcan
Village
taungkonehcan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
22.39200,
96.43900
Temperature
19.0°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)
587
Country (24h)
Myanmar (Burma)
2