Myanmar (Burma) · Bago Region

M3.0 Earthquake near Thaung Kone, Bago Region (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2026-07-22 08:43:50 UTC Local time:

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About this earthquake

On July 22, 2026 at 08:43 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Thaung Kone, Bago Region (Myanmar (Burma)). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

ID
e7629b4c7bb7916841738eb8df8b6b4aacfe9437
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-22 08:43:50 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Village
Thaung Kone
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.98400, 96.38700
Temperature
26.4°C

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 (33.1 km)
Regional average: 33.1 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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Context for this earthquake

22 Sep 2025 – 22 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 390 Catalogue entries

Of 389 other entries for this area and period, 355 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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