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M4.4 Earthquake near Tuivial, Chin (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2026-08-21 10:12:49 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Tuivial, Chin (Myanmar (Burma)) on August 21, 2026 at 10:12 UTC. With a focal depth of about 69 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

ID
c067edcc23e6073f296031de83d5a7dcd213243d
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
69.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-21 10:12:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Myanmar (Burma)
State
Chin
City
Tuivial
County
Tedim District
Village
Tuivial
Source
emsc
Coordinates
23.31700, 93.85300
Temperature
29.7°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 69 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 69 km
Shallow
69 km
69 km — deeper 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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Felt reports

1felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake

Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.

Data updated: Aug 21, 2026, 10:15 AM UTC · Last checked: Sep 21, 2026, 12:07 AM UTC

Source: EMSC / LastQuake

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