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M3.7 Depth: 134.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Yar La Kaung, Sagaing Region (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2026-08-22 03:34:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 22, 2026 at 03:34 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Yar La Kaung, Sagaing Region (Myanmar (Burma)). At around 134 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 134 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 134 km
Intermediate
134 km
134 km — deeper than the regional average (32.1 km)
Regional average: 32.1 km
Why depth matters

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

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