M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 10 km NW of Taungoo, Burma (Myanmar) (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2025-09-07 03:17:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 7, 2025 at 03:17 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near 10 km NW of Taungoo, Burma (Myanmar) (Myanmar (Burma)). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-07 03:17:06 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Myanmar (Burma)

City

pellhkuutinedaysakyee

Source

usgs

Coordinates

19.00250, 96.35580

Temperature

31.5°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (30.7 km)

Regional average: 30.7 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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