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M3.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near shwaytantarr (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2026-01-09 08:06:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 9, 2026 at 08:06 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near shwaytantarr (Myanmar (Burma)). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-09 08:06:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Myanmar (Burma)
City
shwaytantarr
County
taungnguuhkarine
Village
shwaytantarr
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.91700, 96.48600
Temperature
26.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (30.7 km)
Regional average: 30.7 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

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