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M5.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.0 Earthquake near 14 km NW of Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar)

UTC time: 2025-04-01 11:01:47 UTC Local time: —
M5.0 earthquake near 14 km NW of Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar) on Apr 1, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.0 Earthquake near 14 km NW of Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar) · 2025-04-01 11:01:47 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.0 earthquake was recorded near 14 km NW of Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar) on April 1, 2025 at 11:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-04-01 11:01:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
22.05710, 95.96880

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Mandalay15.0 kmSE1'208'099

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Popa
    Distance: 147 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'518 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Burma (Myanmar)
  • Tengchong
    Distance: 437 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'865 m ·Last eruption: -5750 ·China

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours0
First 24 hours1
First 72 hours2
Strongest subsequent eventM5.8
M4.72025-04-02 10:45:05 UTC127.9 km20 km E of Meiktila, Burma (Myanmar) M3.82025-04-02 23:13:16 UTC46.7 km42 km ESE of Monywa, Burma (Myanmar) M4.82025-04-04 15:25:24 UTC52.4 km7 km W of Kyaukse, Burma (Myanmar) M4.22025-04-07 21:48:24 UTC112.5 km35 km NE of Meiktila, Burma (Myanmar) M4.72025-04-09 07:58:17 UTC77.2 km32 km NE of Shwebo, Burma (Myanmar) M3.62025-04-09 14:40:17 UTC68.2 km27 km SW of Kyaukse, Burma (Myanmar) M3.52025-04-09 15:59:20 UTC41.9 km14 km NW of Kyaukse, Burma (Myanmar) M3.92025-04-10 16:17:58 UTC37.6 km17 km S of Sagaing, Burma (Myanmar) M4.82025-04-11 04:29:28 UTC124.5 km14 km ENE of Meiktila, Burma (Myanmar) M4.42025-04-11 04:58:56 UTC116.7 km26 km ENE of Meiktila, Burma (Myanmar) M5.82025-04-13 02:24:56 UTC100.5 km34 km NNE of Meiktila, Burma (Myanmar) M5.52025-04-13 02:24:57 UTC100.5 km34 km NNE of Meiktila, Burma (Myanmar)

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#5
Earlier events M≥429
Earlier events M≥54
Compared since2025-03-28

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M7.72025-03-28 06:20:52 UTC7.7 km2025 Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar) Earthquake M7.52025-03-28 06:20:55 UTC19.3 kmBu Tar M7.12025-03-28 06:20:55 UTC6.9 kmYwar Shey M6.72025-03-28 06:32:04 UTC40.0 kmBurma (Myanmar) M4.92025-03-28 06:42:24 UTC26.3 km11 km WSW of Sagaing, Burma (Myanmar)

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
493
Country (24h)
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