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M4.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Ywar Thit, Sagaing Region (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2026-08-25 21:35:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 25, 2026 at 21:35 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near Ywar Thit, Sagaing Region (Myanmar (Burma)). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Myanmar (Burma): over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (32 km)
Regional average: 32 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: 184 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'518 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Burma (Myanmar)
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    Distance: 404 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'865 m ·Last eruption: -5750 ·China

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