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
City
hkyinnpyinaal
Source
usgs
Coordinates
20.88430, 93.73630
Temperature
23.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 57 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 57 km
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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