M4.4 Depth: 14.4 km

M4.4 Earthquake near 25 km SSE of Yamethin, Burma (Myanmar) (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2025-08-07 14:31:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 7, 2025 at 14:31 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near 25 km SSE of Yamethin, Burma (Myanmar) (Myanmar (Burma)). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M4.4

Depth

14.4 km

UTC time

2025-08-07 14:31:00 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Myanmar (Burma)

City

naypyitaw pyihtaunghcunaalmya

Source

usgs

Coordinates

20.20840, 96.20450

Temperature

24.9°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

14.4 km

14.4 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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Popa

Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'518 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Burma (Myanmar)

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