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M3.9 Depth: 7.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near MYANMAR (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2025-10-17 16:39:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near MYANMAR (Myanmar (Burma)) on October 17, 2025 at 16:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 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
M3.9
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-17 16:39:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Myanmar (Burma)
City
raankonetinedaysakyee
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.75100, 96.16400
Temperature
26.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower 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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    Distance: 473 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'518 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Burma (Myanmar)

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