Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 2.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Kayin State · Dayt Law Pu
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M3.5 Earthquake near Dayt Law Pu, Kayin State (Myanmar (Burma))
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Dayt Law Pu, Kayin State (Myanmar (Burma)) on September 20, 2026 at 06:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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 M3.5.
Details
ID
82059db0a03c81b1fef6b37d47d746ec82a9d275
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-20 06:36:39 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Dayt Law Pu
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.99000,
97.44800
Temperature
25.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
2 km
2 km — shallower than the regional average (33 km)
Regional average: 33 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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Myanmar (Burma)
Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 391 Catalogue entries
Of 390 other entries for this area and period, 195 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
594
Country (24h)
Myanmar (Burma)
2