M3.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near NEAR SOUTH COAST OF MYANMAR

UTC time: 2026-05-12 01:57:15 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 01:57 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near NEAR SOUTH COAST OF MYANMAR. 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.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 01:57:15 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.65400, 96.48100
Temperature
29.7°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
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: 492 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'518 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Burma (Myanmar)

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