Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Shan State · Mong Yawng Township (de facto)
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M3.5 Earthquake near Mong Yawng Township (de facto), Shan State (Myanmar (Burma))
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Mong Yawng Township (de facto), Shan State (Myanmar (Burma)) on October 22, 2026 at 22:03 UTC. 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): over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.
Details
ID
57d3f97acc874e70167d24df552facd778018376
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-22 22:03:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
State
Source
emsc
Coordinates
21.03300,
100.45300
Temperature
17.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (34.8 km)
Regional average: 34.8 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
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)
664
Country (24h)
Myanmar (Burma)
2