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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. Myanmar (Burma): 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

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

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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
10 km — shallower than the regional average (32 km)
Regional average: 32 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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