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

UTC time: 2026-02-03 15:34:03 UTC Local time: —
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Magnitude
M5.8
Depth
55.5 km
Source
INGV

makwaytinedaysakyee · hcaytuttarar

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M5.8 Earthquake near hcaytuttarar, makwaytinedaysakyee (Myanmar (Burma)) · 2026-02-03 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M5.8 Earthquake near hcaytuttarar, makwaytinedaysakyee (Myanmar (Burma)) · 2026-02-03 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

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. Myanmar (Burma): over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

ID
414682a7eda1f5b02159562282d63046d1a16d4e
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

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 55.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 55.5 km
Shallow
55.5 km
55.5 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

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

Myanmar (Burma)

Context for this earthquake

04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 391 Catalogue entries

Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.

Open seismic profile

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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