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M3.5 Depth: 130.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Let Pan Thar, Sagaing Region (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2026-08-16 01:03:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 16, 2026 at 01:03 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Let Pan Thar, Sagaing Region (Myanmar (Burma)). At around 130 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 130 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 130 km
Intermediate
130 km
130 km — deeper than the regional average (32.1 km)
Regional average: 32.1 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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