Myanmar (Burma) · Shan State

M3.2 Earthquake near Mong Khet Township, Shan State (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2026-10-10 13:52:59 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
9.0 km
Source
EMSC

Shan State · Mong Khet Township

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Mong Khet Township, Shan State (Myanmar (Burma)) on October 10, 2026 at 13:52 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 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.

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  • Distance: 379 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'865 m ·Last eruption: -5750 ·China
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Myanmar (Burma)

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 391 Catalogue entries

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