M4.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near rayshan (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2026-02-04 19:38:39 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near rayshan (Myanmar (Burma)) on February 4, 2026 at 19:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-04 19:38:39 UTC
Local time
Country
City
rayshan
County
taungnguuhkarine
Village
rayshan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.87400, 96.32400
Temperature
19.5°C

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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
10 km — shallower than the regional average (30.7 km)
Regional average: 30.7 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

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  • Popa
    Distance: 254 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'518 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Burma (Myanmar)

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