Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Mandalay · Zay Nyaung Kaing
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M3.0 Earthquake near Zay Nyaung Kaing, Mandalay (Myanmar (Burma))
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About this earthquake
On September 27, 2026 at 04:35 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Zay Nyaung Kaing, Mandalay (Myanmar (Burma)). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Myanmar (Burma): over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.
Details
ID
6d6175d9e5110fb03c30ace0f39a5f5bfb934ec5
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-27 04:35:32 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Zay Nyaung Kaing
Source
emsc
Coordinates
20.51000,
96.08000
Temperature
32.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (33.5 km)
Regional average: 33.5 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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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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