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M3.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near shwaykyaungg, hcaitkinetinedaysakyee (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2026-01-21 16:48:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 21, 2026 at 16:48 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near shwaykyaungg, hcaitkinetinedaysakyee (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 event was recorded by EMSC. Myanmar (Burma): 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-21 16:48:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Myanmar (Burma)
State
hcaitkinetinedaysakyee
City
shwaykyaungg
County
kasarhkarine
Village
shwaykyaungg
Source
emsc
Coordinates
24.43000, 95.77000
Temperature
16.0°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 (32 km)
Regional average: 32 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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