M5.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.2 Earthquake near Myanmar (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2025-05-18 19:15:21 UTC Local time: —

M5.2 earthquake near Myanmar on May 18, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M5.2 Earthquake near Myanmar (Myanmar (Burma)) · 2025-05-18 19:15:21 UTC

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2025 at 19:15 UTC, a magnitude M5.2 earthquake occurred near Myanmar (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. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude

M5.2

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-18 19:15:21 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Myanmar (Burma)

Source

gfz

Coordinates

19.08000, 93.36000

Temperature

29.5°C

Map

Depth profile

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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Kyaukpyu43.6 kmNE180'000

Nay Pyi Taw299.7 kmE925'000

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Volcanoes nearby

Popa

Distance: 284 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'518 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Burma (Myanmar)

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#2

Earlier events M≥41

Earlier events M≥51

Compared since2025-05-18

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.42025-05-18 19:15:20 UTC8.2 km

Historic earthquake map · Myanmar (Burma)

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Country overview

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Stats (last 24h)

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