M4.3 Depth: 4.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near melltawlayy, mantalayytine (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2026-05-25 17:20:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 25, 2026 at 17:20 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near melltawlayy, mantalayytine (Myanmar (Burma)). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.3

Depth

4.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-25 17:20:18 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Myanmar (Burma)

State

mantalayytine

City

melltawlayy

County

mithtelarhkarine

Village

melltawlayy

Source

emsc

Coordinates

20.91400, 96.07600

Temperature

26.4°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

4 km

4 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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