M3.4 Depth: 40.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near hparhkawm, hkyinnpyinaal (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2026-01-24 14:18:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near hparhkawm, hkyinnpyinaal (Myanmar (Burma)) on January 24, 2026 at 14:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 40 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

M3.4

Depth

40.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-24 14:18:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Myanmar (Burma)

State

hkyinnpyinaal

City

hparhkawm

County

harrhkarrhkarine

Village

hparhkawm

Source

emsc

Coordinates

22.92000, 93.35000

Temperature

6.7°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

40 km

40 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

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