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Myanmar (Burma) · Naypyitaw Union Territory

M3.0 Earthquake near Zeyathiri District, Naypyitaw Union Territory (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2026-08-18 12:34:38 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
Source
EMSC

Naypyitaw Union Territory · Zeyathiri District

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Zeyathiri District, Naypyitaw Union Territory (Myanmar (Burma)) on August 18, 2026 at 12:34 UTC. 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 are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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 M3.7.

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 (34.2 km)
Regional average: 34.2 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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    Distance: 167 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'518 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Burma (Myanmar)

Radius · 50 km

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  • Nay Pyi Taw International AirportMyanmar (Burma) · NYT · VYNT
    37.1 kmStraight-line distance

Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 391 Catalogue entries

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