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Myanmar (Burma) · Mandalay

M4.2 Earthquake near Thabeikkyin District, Mandalay (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2026-08-06 20:32:49 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
Source
USGS

Mandalay · Thabeikkyin District

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Thabeikkyin District, Mandalay (Myanmar (Burma)) on August 6, 2026 at 20:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

ID
62cf8690d67bebfe42441799e5d4783b4326158b
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-06 20:32:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Myanmar (Burma)
State
Mandalay
City
Thabeikkyin District
Source
usgs
Coordinates
22.69290, 95.95880
Temperature
25.0°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (33.7 km)
Regional average: 33.7 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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Volcanoes nearby

  • Popa
    Distance: 210 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'518 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Burma (Myanmar)
  • Tengchong
    Distance: 382 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'865 m ·Last eruption: -5750 ·China

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 391 Catalogue entries

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