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M3.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Hlegu Township, Yangon (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2026-08-15 22:53:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 15, 2026 at 22:53 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Hlegu Township, Yangon (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.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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