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M2.9 Depth: 125.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Homalin Township, Sagaing Region (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2026-08-04 18:02:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 4, 2026 at 18:02 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Homalin Township, Sagaing Region (Myanmar (Burma)). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 125 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 125 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 125 km
Intermediate
125 km
125 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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