M2.9 Depth: 35.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near MYANMAR-INDIA BORDER REGION (India)

UTC time: 2025-12-18 21:28:00 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near MYANMAR-INDIA BORDER REGION (India) on December 18, 2025 at 21:28 UTC. With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. India: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-18 21:28:00 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
25.19000, 94.22000
Temperature
11.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 km
35 km — deeper than the regional average (24.5 km)
Regional average: 24.5 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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  • Tengchong
    Distance: 431 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'865 m ·Last eruption: -5750 ·China
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