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M4.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Ma Au, Sagaing Region (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2026-07-11 22:39:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 11, 2026 at 22:39 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Ma Au, Sagaing Region (Myanmar (Burma)). 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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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 (30.8 km)
Regional average: 30.8 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Popa
    Distance: 208 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'518 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Burma (Myanmar)
  • Tengchong
    Distance: 387 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'865 m ·Last eruption: -5750 ·China

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