M4.8 Depth: 185.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near MYANMAR (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2025-10-16 06:57:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 16, 2025 at 06:57 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near MYANMAR (Myanmar (Burma)). At around 185 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

185.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-16 06:57:54 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Myanmar (Burma)

City

hcaitkinetine

Source

emsc

Coordinates

24.84760, 95.46680

Temperature

31.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

185 km

185 km — deeper than the regional average (30.7 km)

Regional average: 30.7 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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