Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Myanmar
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M3.4 Earthquake near Myanmar (Myanmar (Burma))
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About this earthquake
On October 9, 2026 at 16:23 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Myanmar (Myanmar (Burma)). With a focal depth of about 10 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.
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Details
ID
dde9d4a50c97d6d4384a30bc2d0a31a058eb94b7
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-09 16:23:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Myanmar
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.09200,
96.32700
Temperature
30.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (33.7 km)
Regional average: 33.7 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
Myanmar (Burma)
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 391 Catalogue entries
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