Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Shan State · Nawnghkio Township
Country overviewMyanmar (Burma) · Shan State
M3.7 Earthquake near Nawnghkio Township, Shan State (Myanmar (Burma))
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About this earthquake
On October 20, 2026 at 02:05 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Nawnghkio Township, Shan State (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. 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 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.
Details
ID
bb9f44cd84eb3092d17d0793fc4d3812c37b43a8
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-20 02:05:55 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
22.57700,
96.32300
Temperature
23.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (34.1 km)
Regional average: 34.1 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
Volcanoes nearby
Myanmar (Burma)
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 391 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
622
Country (24h)
Myanmar (Burma)
3