Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Shan State · Ngawt Ka Yawt
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M3.4 Earthquake near Ngawt Ka Yawt, Shan State (Myanmar (Burma))
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Ngawt Ka Yawt, Shan State (Myanmar (Burma)) on October 10, 2026 at 08:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
bb2d480b7f85438f3710f1cb71e1087077b24544
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-10 08:50:41 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Village
Ngawt Ka Yawt
Source
emsc
Coordinates
23.37600,
97.13100
Temperature
27.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (33.7 km)
Regional average: 33.7 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 391 Catalogue entries
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