Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 146.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sagaing Region · Homalin Township
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M3.6 Earthquake near Homalin Township, Sagaing Region (Myanmar (Burma))
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Homalin Township, Sagaing Region (Myanmar (Burma)) on October 16, 2026 at 08:23 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 147 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
8743f64f4bec19ef8eac63032d9159a1e8d84868
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
146.7 km
UTC time
2026-10-16 08:23:25 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
24.91750,
95.21830
Temperature
31.6°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
146.7 km
146.7 km — deeper than the regional average (33.8 km)
Regional average: 33.8 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Sagaing Region
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 36 Catalogue entries
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