Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Shan State · Pang Pu
Country overviewMyanmar (Burma) · Shan State
M3.4 Earthquake near Pang Pu, Shan State (Myanmar (Burma))
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About this earthquake
On August 6, 2026 at 17:40 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Pang Pu, Shan State (Myanmar (Burma)). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Myanmar (Burma): over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.
Details
ID
d94815b8494cc6928c3923e02a7163de2e8337a3
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-06 17:40:23 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Pang Pu
Source
emsc
Coordinates
23.28400,
98.29400
Temperature
19.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 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
Volcanoes nearby
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)
614
Country (24h)
Myanmar (Burma)
2