M3.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near tantarrhpyauu, mantalayytine (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2026-05-22 06:38:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 22, 2026 at 06:38 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near tantarrhpyauu, mantalayytine (Myanmar (Burma)). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-22 06:38:02 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Myanmar (Burma)

State

mantalayytine

City

tantarrhpyauu

Village

tantarrhpyauu

Source

emsc

Coordinates

22.27200, 96.26800

Temperature

27.4°C

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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

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