M5.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M5.1 Earthquake near Son Chaung, Ayeyarwady (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2026-05-10 19:36:09 UTC Local time: —

M5.1 earthquake near Son Chaung on May 10, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M5.1 Earthquake near Son Chaung, Ayeyarwady (Myanmar (Burma)) · 2026-05-10 19:36:09 UTC

About this earthquake

On May 10, 2026 at 19:36 UTC, a magnitude M5.1 earthquake occurred near Son Chaung, Ayeyarwady (Myanmar (Burma)). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by Seismological Survey of Serbia.

Details

Magnitude

M5.1

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-10 19:36:09 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Myanmar (Burma)

State

Ayeyarwady

City

Son Chaung

County

Pathein

Village

Son Chaung

Source

serbia_rsz

Coordinates

16.39000, 94.59000

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Labutta32.3 kmSE29'645

Pathein45.8 kmN237'089

Hlaingthaya165.4 kmE687'867

GeoNames · CC BY 4.0

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Barren Island

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Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#1

Earlier events M≥46

Earlier events M≥52

Compared since2025-03-03

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.12025-03-04 22:06:43 UTC123.5 km14 km S of Nyaungdon, Burma (Myanmar) M5.02025-04-02 16:27:12 UTC143.5 km78 km S of Pyapon, Burma (Myanmar) M4.72025-03-04 22:24:05 UTC125.6 km6 km NE of Maubin, Burma (Myanmar) M4.52025-03-03 03:33:03 UTC117.1 km9 km SSW of Kyaiklat, Myanmar M4.12025-03-04 22:05:39 UTC111.9 km7 km WSW of Maubin, Myanmar

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