M5.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.0 Earthquake near Myanmar-India Border Region (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2025-09-30 00:39:58 UTC Local time: —

M5.0 earthquake near hcaitkinetine on Sep 30, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M5.0 Earthquake near Myanmar-India Border Region (Myanmar (Burma)) · 2025-09-30 00:39:58 UTC

About this earthquake

On September 30, 2025 at 00:39 UTC, a magnitude M5.0 earthquake occurred near Myanmar-India Border Region (Myanmar (Burma)). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude

M5.0

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-30 00:39:58 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Myanmar (Burma)

City

hcaitkinetine

Source

gfz

Coordinates

25.04000, 94.75000

Temperature

32.2°C

Map

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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Ukhrul39.9 kmW27'187

Imphal85.3 kmW277'196

Guwahati327.0 kmNW962'334

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Volcanoes nearby

Tengchong

Distance: 378 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'865 m ·Last eruption: -5750 ·China
Popa

Distance: 461 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'518 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Burma (Myanmar)

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours1

First 24 hours1

First 72 hours1

Strongest subsequent eventM4.9

M4.92025-09-30 00:40:04 UTC39.8 kmMYANMAR-INDIA BORDER REGION M3.62025-10-03 18:32:48 UTC35.3 kmMYANMAR-INDIA BORDER REGION M4.82025-10-16 06:57:54 UTC80.3 km138 km SE of Phek, India M4.72025-10-16 06:57:54 UTC76.9 kmMyanmar M4.82025-10-16 06:57:54 UTC75.4 kmMYANMAR M3.42025-10-16 13:31:10 UTC68.2 kmMYANMAR-INDIA BORDER REGION M3.62025-10-18 08:27:54 UTC36.1 kmMYANMAR-INDIA BORDER REGION M2.72025-10-23 20:44:20 UTC96.6 kmMANIPUR, INDIA REGION

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#8

Earlier events M≥420

Earlier events M≥59

Compared since2025-01-03

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.62025-05-27 20:24:44 UTC115.3 km M5.62025-03-05 05:36:36 UTC50.1 km M5.42025-03-05 05:36:35 UTC58.5 kmPaungbyin Township M5.42025-05-27 20:24:29 UTC110.8 kmMyanmar-India Border Region M5.22025-05-27 20:24:29 UTC111.0 kmMANIPUR, INDIA REGION

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