Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
shwaytantarr
Country overviewMyanmar (Burma)
M3.6 Earthquake near shwaytantarr (Myanmar (Burma))
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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.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Myanmar (Burma): over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.
Details
ID
4e113f6afbbaa6f2c9ba2483f9062d5ce2836e2b
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-09 08:06:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
shwaytantarr
County
taungnguuhkarine
Village
shwaytantarr
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.91700,
96.48600
Temperature
26.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (34.2 km)
Regional average: 34.2 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
Volcanoes nearby
Myanmar (Burma)
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 391 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
592
Country (24h)
Myanmar (Burma)
2