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M3.4 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Pang Pu, Shan State (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2026-08-06 17:40:23 UTC Local time: —

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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-06 17:40:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Myanmar (Burma)
State
Shan State
City
Pang Pu
County
Mupang District
Village
Pang Pu
Source
emsc
Coordinates
23.28400, 98.29400
Temperature
19.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (32.1 km)
Regional average: 32.1 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

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