M3.3 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near MYANMAR-INDIA BORDER REGION

UTC time: 2026-05-15 21:05:51 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near MYANMAR-INDIA BORDER REGION on May 15, 2026 at 21:05 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 21:05:51 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
27.80100, 96.54300
Temperature
12.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 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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    Distance: 346 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'865 m ·Last eruption: -5750 ·China

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