M4.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near MYANMAR (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2025-07-18 07:09:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 18, 2025 at 07:09 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near 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. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-18 07:09:12 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Myanmar (Burma)

City

naypyitaw pyihtaunghcunaalmya

Source

emsc

Coordinates

20.07600, 96.24700

Temperature

27.4°C

Map

Depth profile

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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Popa

Distance: 140 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'518 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Burma (Myanmar)

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