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M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near aotehpo, naypyitaw pyihtaunghcunaalmyay (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2026-05-05 16:16:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near aotehpo, naypyitaw pyihtaunghcunaalmyay (Myanmar (Burma)) on May 5, 2026 at 16:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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 M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 16:16:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Myanmar (Burma)
State
naypyitaw pyihtaunghcunaalmyay
City
aotehpo
County
laalwayyhkarine
Village
aotehpo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.52000, 95.85700

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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

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