Myanmar (Burma) · Sagaing Region

M3.0 Earthquake near Phwelin, Sagaing Region (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2026-07-05 18:15:26 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On July 5, 2026 at 18:15 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Phwelin, Sagaing Region (Myanmar (Burma)). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 121 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
49240a7235973ce0477ed1ef506f368541e0e8cc
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
121.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-05 18:15:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Village
Phwelin
Source
emsc
Coordinates
25.27000, 95.04700
Temperature
20.8°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 121 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 121 km
Intermediate
121 km
121 km — deeper than the regional average (34.2 km)
Regional average: 34.2 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Distance: 347 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'865 m ·Last eruption: -5750 ·China
  • Distance: 484 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'518 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Burma (Myanmar)

Sagaing Region

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 36 Catalogue entries

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

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