Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
NEAR SOUTH COAST OF MYANMAR
Country overviewMyanmar (Burma)
M3.5 Earthquake near NEAR SOUTH COAST OF MYANMAR (Myanmar (Burma))
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About this earthquake
On December 26, 2025 at 14:15 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near NEAR SOUTH COAST OF MYANMAR (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.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Myanmar (Burma): 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
6387496cfeeff0931d3579806bfbb9c6ab81c9e5
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-26 14:15:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.16900,
96.27500
Temperature
27.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (34.2 km)
Regional average: 34.2 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
Myanmar (Burma)
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 391 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
590
Country (24h)
Myanmar (Burma)
2