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M3.9 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Lein Pin (East), Mandalay (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2026-08-09 04:00:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Lein Pin (East), Mandalay (Myanmar (Burma)) on August 9, 2026 at 04:00 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (32.1 km)
Regional average: 32.1 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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  • Popa
    Distance: 154 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'518 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Burma (Myanmar)
  • Tengchong
    Distance: 430 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'865 m ·Last eruption: -5750 ·China

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