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M3.0 Depth: 142.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Homalin Township, Sagaing Region (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2026-08-09 20:31:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 9, 2026 at 20:31 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Homalin Township, Sagaing Region (Myanmar (Burma)). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 142 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 142 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 142 km
Intermediate
142 km
142 km — deeper than the regional average (32.1 km)
Regional average: 32.1 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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