Myanmar (Burma) · Chin

M3.0 Earthquake near Tonzang Township, Chin (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2026-09-23 18:37:45 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On September 23, 2026 at 18:37 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Tonzang Township, Chin (Myanmar (Burma)). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 70 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Myanmar (Burma): 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

ID
69fddf2b68444671afbf89f8d8bbc6f24c78cf9d
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
70.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-23 18:37:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
State
Source
emsc
Coordinates
23.74600, 93.83700
Temperature
24.2°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 70 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 70 km
Intermediate
70 km
70 km — deeper than the regional average (33.5 km)
Regional average: 33.5 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Distance: 346 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'518 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Burma (Myanmar)
  • Distance: 500 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'865 m ·Last eruption: -5750 ·China

Myanmar (Burma)

Context for this earthquake

04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 391 Catalogue entries

Of 390 other entries for this area and period, 355 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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