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M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near taninemyahoetnaal, kahkyinpyinaal (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2026-04-17 08:53:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 17, 2026 at 08:53 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near taninemyahoetnaal, kahkyinpyinaal (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 clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-17 08:53:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Myanmar (Burma)
State
kahkyinpyinaal
City
taninemyahoetnaal
County
myitkyeenarrhkarine
Source
gfz
Coordinates
26.65000, 96.11000
Temperature
22.5°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
10 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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