M4.9 Depth: 52.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Myanmar (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2025-07-15 20:57:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 15, 2025 at 20:57 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Myanmar (Myanmar (Burma)). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 52 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

52.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-15 20:57:43 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Myanmar (Burma)

City

mantalayytine

Source

gfz

Coordinates

21.78000, 96.06000

Temperature

25.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

52 km

52 km — deeper 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

Volcanoes nearby

Popa

Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'518 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Burma (Myanmar)
Tengchong

Distance: 457 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'865 m ·Last eruption: -5750 ·China

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