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M5.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.3 Earthquake near 36 km SW of Mawlaik, Burma (Myanmar) (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2025-08-22 04:56:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 22, 2025 at 04:56 UTC, a magnitude M5.3 earthquake occurred near 36 km SW of Mawlaik, Burma (Myanmar) (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. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by USGS. Myanmar (Burma): 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M5.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-22 04:56:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Myanmar (Burma)
City
hcaitkinetine
Source
usgs
Coordinates
23.38630, 94.18160
Temperature
27.4°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 (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
Kalemyo24.9 kmSW348'573
Mandalay250.4 kmSE1'208'099

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Popa
    Distance: 295 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'518 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Burma (Myanmar)
  • Tengchong
    Distance: 483 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'865 m ·Last eruption: -5750 ·China

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

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

First 6 hours3
First 24 hours3
First 72 hours3
Strongest subsequent eventM5.4
M5.32025-08-22 04:56:15 UTC10.6 kmEvent of magnitude 5.3, near of Mandalay (Monde) M5.12025-08-22 04:56:16 UTC58.7 km M5.42025-08-22 04:56:19 UTC5.2 kmMyanmar-India Border Region M3.72025-09-03 10:53:40 UTC69.1 kmMYANMAR-INDIA BORDER REGION M4.12025-09-03 19:52:36 UTC100.5 kmMYANMAR-INDIA BORDER REGION M3.22025-09-13 15:14:12 UTC141.8 kmMYANMAR-INDIA BORDER REGION M3.42025-09-13 16:16:54 UTC28.3 kmMYANMAR M3.42025-09-13 19:41:00 UTC110.7 kmMANIPUR, INDIA REGION M3.92025-09-18 07:07:09 UTC45.0 kmMYANMAR M3.42025-09-18 16:33:51 UTC128.4 kmINDIA-BANGLADESH BORDER REGION M2.72025-09-20 00:02:03 UTC136.2 kmMYANMAR-INDIA BORDER REGION

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#5
Earlier events M≥429
Earlier events M≥57
Compared since2025-02-01

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 UTC129.3 km M5.62025-03-05 05:36:36 UTC143.6 km M5.42025-03-05 05:36:35 UTC142.6 kmPaungbyin Township M5.42025-05-27 20:24:29 UTC117.4 kmMyanmar-India Border Region M5.22025-05-27 20:24:29 UTC117.3 kmMANIPUR, INDIA REGION

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