M5.8 Depth: 55.5 km

M5.8 Earthquake near hcaytuttarar, makwaytinedaysakyee (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2026-02-03 15:34:03 UTC Local time: —

M5.8 earthquake near hcaytuttarar on Feb 3, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M5.8 Earthquake near hcaytuttarar, makwaytinedaysakyee (Myanmar (Burma)) · 2026-02-03 15:34:03 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.8 earthquake was recorded near hcaytuttarar, makwaytinedaysakyee (Myanmar (Burma)) on February 3, 2026 at 15:34 UTC. With a focal depth of about 56 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M5.8

Depth

55.5 km

UTC time

2026-02-03 15:34:03 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Myanmar (Burma)

State

makwaytinedaysakyee

City

hcaytuttarar

County

mainnbhuuhkarine

Source

ingv

Coordinates

20.46800, 94.01120

Temperature

17.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

55.5 km

55.5 km — deeper than the regional average (30.7 km)

Regional average: 30.7 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Ann Town74.9 kmS119'714

Nay Pyi Taw235.4 kmE925'000

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Volcanoes nearby

Popa

Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'518 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Burma (Myanmar)

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours0

First 24 hours0

First 72 hours0

Strongest subsequent eventM3.8

M3.82026-02-10 19:05:06 UTC141.8 kmtaunghpaattaann

Comparison of seismic sources

3 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.8 to M6.0.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference

NNSNM5.962.7 km5.7 km

USPM6.055.0 km9.7 km

INGVM5.855.5 km0.0 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#3

Earlier events M≥48

Earlier events M≥54

Compared since2025-01-25

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.92026-02-03 15:34:01 UTC7.1 kmaam M5.82026-02-03 15:33:56 UTC11.3 kmhcaytuttarar M5.82026-02-03 15:34:01 UTC7.1 kmaam M5.02025-02-22 10:33:30 UTC126.0 km119 km S of Hakha, Burma (Myanmar) M4.62025-09-14 14:56:45 UTC54.4 km112 km W of Chauk, Burma (Myanmar)

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