Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 123.2 km
- Source
- USGS
Kachin State · meng guan
Country overviewMyanmar (Burma) · Kachin State
M4.2 Earthquake near meng guan, Kachin State (Myanmar (Burma))
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near meng guan, Kachin State (Myanmar (Burma)) on September 11, 2026 at 17:56 UTC. At around 123 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Myanmar (Burma): 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.
Details
ID
6d6ef795dd9cc98b03b6ab19214e3d505ccd83d0
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
123.2 km
UTC time
2026-09-11 17:56:21 UTC
Local time
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City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
26.38270,
96.64090
Temperature
25.0°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
123.2 km
123.2 km — deeper than the regional average (33 km)
Regional average: 33 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
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Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 391 Catalogue entries
Of 390 other entries for this area and period, 60 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
595
Country (24h)
Myanmar (Burma)
2