Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Shan State · Nawngkhiet Township
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M3.6 Earthquake near Nawngkhiet Township, Shan State (Myanmar (Burma))
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About this earthquake
On July 24, 2026 at 00:29 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Nawngkhiet Township, Shan State (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. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
ID
5c97eb4b3e8f03b9717026f3f862e68ab6fad5db
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-24 00:29:19 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
22.50600,
98.98500
Temperature
23.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (33.1 km)
Regional average: 33.1 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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Context for this earthquake
22 Sep 2025 – 22 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 390 Catalogue entries
Of 389 other entries for this area and period, 161 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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