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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near nyaungaotehpee, mantalayytine (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2026-01-15 12:12:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near nyaungaotehpee, mantalayytine (Myanmar (Burma)) on January 15, 2026 at 12:12 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-15 12:12:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Myanmar (Burma)
State
mantalayytine
City
nyaungaotehpee
County
mithtelarhkarine
Village
nyaungaotehpee
Source
usgs
Coordinates
21.12280, 96.09200
Temperature
22.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (30.7 km)
Regional average: 30.7 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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