M3.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near NEAR SOUTH COAST OF MYANMAR

UTC time: 2026-05-02 05:33:37 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near NEAR SOUTH COAST OF MYANMAR on May 2, 2026 at 05:33 UTC. 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.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 05:33:37 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.99800, 96.04200
Temperature
36.2°C

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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
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Popa
    Distance: 444 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'518 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Burma (Myanmar)

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