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M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Tharrawaddy Township, Bago Region (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2026-08-23 03:44:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Tharrawaddy Township, Bago Region (Myanmar (Burma)) on August 23, 2026 at 03:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

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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 (32.1 km)
Regional average: 32.1 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

Tectonic context

Located on the India Plate.
Near the boundary India ↔ Eurasia · about 46 km away

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