M3.0 Depth: 121.0 km

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

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

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.

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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 (30.8 km)
Regional average: 30.8 km
Why depth matters

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

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