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M4.8 Depth: 102.3 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Tha Yet Hla, Sagaing Region (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2026-08-05 00:11:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 5, 2026 at 00:11 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Tha Yet Hla, Sagaing Region (Myanmar (Burma)). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 102 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 102.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 102.3 km
Intermediate
102.3 km
102.3 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.

Depth classes per USGS

Estimated impact

2 Felt reports · max reported intensity 3.4

Tectonic context

Located on the India Plate.
Near the boundary India ↔ Eurasia · about 130 km away

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  • Popa
    Distance: 123 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'518 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Burma (Myanmar)

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