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M3.2 Earthquake near Yan Nwan, Sagaing Region (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2026-09-30 18:03:19 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Yan Nwan, Sagaing Region (Myanmar (Burma)) on September 30, 2026 at 18:03 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 52 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Myanmar (Burma): over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

ID
3f101009cb614f08cc95e3d33b98012a378d80e1
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
52.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-30 18:03:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Myanmar (Burma)
State
Sagaing Region
City
Yan Nwan
County
Tamu District
Village
Yan Nwan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
24.52300, 94.47300
Temperature
23.8°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 52 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 52 km
Shallow
52 km
52 km — deeper than the regional average (33.5 km)
Regional average: 33.5 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: 408 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'518 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Burma (Myanmar)
  • Tengchong
    Distance: 414 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'865 m ·Last eruption: -5750 ·China

Sagaing Region

Context for this earthquake

04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 36 Catalogue entries

Of 35 other entries for this area and period, 29 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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