M4.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near MYANMAR (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2025-05-24 03:08:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near MYANMAR (Myanmar (Burma)) on May 24, 2025 at 03:08 UTC. 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.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-24 03:08:32 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Myanmar (Burma)

City

mantalayytine

Source

emsc

Coordinates

22.54000, 96.17800

Temperature

30.0°C

Map

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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Popa

Distance: 204 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'518 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Burma (Myanmar)
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Distance: 381 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'865 m ·Last eruption: -5750 ·China

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