Magnitude
M4.4
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Shan State · Nam Phai Township
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M4.4 Earthquake near Nam Phai Township, Shan State (Myanmar (Burma))
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Nam Phai Township, Shan State (Myanmar (Burma)) on October 17, 2026 at 21:08 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USGS. Myanmar (Burma): over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.
Details
ID
4dea64416c1a5963f85bad5be7bb0cdae7fc5310
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-17 21:08:24 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
21.92720,
99.13320
Temperature
20.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (34.1 km)
Regional average: 34.1 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
Tectonic context
Located on the Eurasia Plate.
Near the boundary India ↔ Eurasia · about 332 km away
Volcanoes nearby
Myanmar (Burma)
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 391 Catalogue entries
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