Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
myanmar
Country overviewMyanmar (Burma)
M3.2 Earthquake near myanmar (Myanmar (Burma))
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About this earthquake
On May 18, 2026 at 02:18 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near myanmar (Myanmar (Burma)). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Myanmar (Burma): 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
d9065ce4fdf8d2bbf4664f6f57776021d92fd4c9
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 02:18:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
myanmar
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.18700,
96.27200
Temperature
29.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (34.1 km)
Regional average: 34.1 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
Felt reports
11felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: May 18, 2026, 3:35 AM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
Myanmar (Burma)
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 391 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
625
Country (24h)
Myanmar (Burma)
2