Myanmar (Burma) · Kachin State

M3.7 Earthquake near Tanai Township, Kachin State (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2026-09-22 18:22:46 UTC Local time:

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About this earthquake

On September 22, 2026 at 18:22 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Tanai Township, Kachin State (Myanmar (Burma)). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 88 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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
3d1b2aa401d5b63c67d9182b9b4e07f432341932
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
88.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-22 18:22:46 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Source
emsc
Coordinates
26.64800, 96.09900
Temperature
22.8°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 88 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 88 km
Intermediate
88 km
88 km — deeper than the regional average (33.2 km)
Regional average: 33.2 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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Context for this earthquake

23 Sep 2025 – 23 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 389 Catalogue entries

Of 388 other entries for this area and period, 138 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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