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M3.9 Earthquake near Mawlaik Township, Sagaing Region (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2026-09-06 21:20:55 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
89.0 km
Source
EMSC

Sagaing Region · Mawlaik Township

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Mawlaik Township, Sagaing Region (Myanmar (Burma)) on September 6, 2026 at 21:20 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 89 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Myanmar (Burma): over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 89 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 89 km
Intermediate
89 km
89 km — deeper than the regional average (33 km)
Regional average: 33 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Popa
    Distance: 305 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'518 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Burma (Myanmar)
  • Tengchong
    Distance: 406 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'865 m ·Last eruption: -5750 ·China

Sagaing Region

Context for this earthquake

20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 31 Catalogue entries

Of 30 other entries for this area and period, 9 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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