M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near myaytinekaan, 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 myaytinekaan, 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. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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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

myaytinekaan

County

mithtelarhkarine

Village

myaytinekaan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

21.13260, 96.03480

Temperature

22.1°C

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Depth profile

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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