Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
shmpyinaal
Country overviewMyanmar (Burma)
M3.8 Earthquake near MYANMAR (Myanmar (Burma))
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About this earthquake
On May 12, 2025 at 03:20 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near MYANMAR (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
f741f9840f89023acc415f8fbf7f818848afac6a
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-12 03:20:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
shmpyinaal
Source
emsc
Coordinates
20.95600,
96.36100
Temperature
25.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (33.7 km)
Regional average: 33.7 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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Myanmar (Burma)
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 391 Catalogue entries
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