Myanmar (Burma) · Sagaing Region

M3.3 Earthquake near Homalin Township, Sagaing Region (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2026-09-21 03:09:17 UTC Local time:
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
134.0 km
Source
EMSC

Sagaing Region · Homalin Township

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Homalin Township, Sagaing Region (Myanmar (Burma)) on September 21, 2026 at 03:09 UTC. At around 134 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Myanmar (Burma): 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 134 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 134 km
Intermediate
134 km
134 km — deeper than the regional average (33.1 km)
Regional average: 33.1 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Distance: 325 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'865 m ·Last eruption: -5750 ·China
  • Distance: 458 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'518 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Burma (Myanmar)

Sagaing Region

Context for this earthquake

21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 32 Catalogue entries

Of 31 other entries for this area and period, 20 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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