M4.4 Depth: 55.6 km

M4.4 Earthquake near 12 km ESE of Yenangyaung, Burma (Myanmar)

UTC time: 2025-01-25 07:11:26 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On January 25, 2025 at 07:11 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near 12 km ESE of Yenangyaung, Burma (Myanmar). With a focal depth of about 56 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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
M4.4
Depth
55.6 km
UTC time
2025-01-25 07:11:26 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
20.41120, 94.98080

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 55.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 55.6 km
Shallow
55.6 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: 63 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'518 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Burma (Myanmar)

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