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M5.8 Depth: 55.0 km

M5.8 Earthquake near aam, rahkinepyinaal (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2026-02-03 15:34:01 UTC Local time: —
M5.8 earthquake near aam on Feb 3, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.8 Earthquake near aam, rahkinepyinaal (Myanmar (Burma)) · 2026-02-03 15:34:01 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.8 earthquake was recorded near aam, rahkinepyinaal (Myanmar (Burma)) on February 3, 2026 at 15:34 UTC. With a focal depth of about 55 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Myanmar (Burma): over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M5.8
Depth
55.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-03 15:34:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Myanmar (Burma)
State
rahkinepyinaal
City
aam
County
kyawwathpyauuhkarine
Source
gfz
Coordinates
20.51000, 93.96000
Temperature
17.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 55 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 55 km
Shallow
55 km
55 km — deeper than the regional average (32 km)
Regional average: 32 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 Town80.0 kmS119'714
Nay Pyi Taw242.0 kmE925'000

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Popa
    Distance: 142 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'518 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Burma (Myanmar)

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#2
Earlier events M≥46
Earlier events M≥52
Compared since2025-01-25

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

Strongest earlier events

M5.82026-02-03 15:33:56 UTC7.0 kmhcaytuttarar M5.02025-02-22 10:33:30 UTC120.6 km119 km S of Hakha, Burma (Myanmar) M4.62025-09-14 14:56:45 UTC47.7 km112 km W of Chauk, Burma (Myanmar) M4.42025-01-25 07:11:26 UTC106.9 km12 km ESE of Yenangyaung, Burma (Myanmar) M4.22025-03-01 08:57:01 UTC119.5 km24 km E of Yenangyaung, Myanmar

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