M4.6 Depth: 57.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 112 km W of Chauk, Burma (Myanmar) (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2025-09-14 14:56:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 14, 2025 at 14:56 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near 112 km W of Chauk, Burma (Myanmar) (Myanmar (Burma)). With a focal depth of about 57 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.

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

Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

57.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-14 14:56:45 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Myanmar (Burma)

City

hkyinnpyinaal

Source

usgs

Coordinates

20.88430, 93.73630

Temperature

23.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

57 km

57 km — deeper 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

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