M4.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near 32 km NE of Shwebo, Burma (Myanmar)

UTC time: 2025-04-09 07:58:17 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near 32 km NE of Shwebo, Burma (Myanmar) on April 9, 2025 at 07:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-04-09 07:58:17 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
22.75150, 95.94790

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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
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Popa
    Distance: 216 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'518 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Burma (Myanmar)
  • Tengchong
    Distance: 378 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'865 m ·Last eruption: -5750 ·China

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