Myanmar (Burma)

M3.1 Earthquake near MYANMAR (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2025-09-21 22:48:02 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On September 21, 2025 at 22:48 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near MYANMAR (Myanmar (Burma)). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

ID
8905238fd1a0ce28d62f29e2c77eba8689185310
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-21 22:48:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
shmpyinaal
Source
emsc
Coordinates
22.42500, 98.48500
Temperature
21.9°C

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 (34.2 km)
Regional average: 34.2 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

  • Distance: 312 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'865 m ·Last eruption: -5750 ·China
  • Distance: 374 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'518 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Burma (Myanmar)

Myanmar (Burma)

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 391 Catalogue entries

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