Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 7.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Shan State · Lawksawk Township
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M3.1 Earthquake near Lawksawk Township, Shan State (Myanmar (Burma))
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Lawksawk Township, Shan State (Myanmar (Burma)) on October 22, 2026 at 17:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
78876329ab96f2ca91d044b51ce70f4876b6dc9f
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-22 17:44:07 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
21.39900,
97.23500
Temperature
21.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower than the regional average (34.8 km)
Regional average: 34.8 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 391 Catalogue entries
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