M3.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near kwankyaungg, shmpyinaal (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2026-05-04 13:30:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near kwankyaungg, shmpyinaal (Myanmar (Burma)) on May 4, 2026 at 13:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.9

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-04 13:30:16 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Myanmar (Burma)

State

shmpyinaal

City

kwankyaungg

County

mineshuuhkarine

Village

kwankyaungg

Source

emsc

Coordinates

22.01200, 98.24300

Temperature

19.4°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower 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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