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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.

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 (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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