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M3.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near MYANMAR-CHINA BORDER REGION (China)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 04:00:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near MYANMAR-CHINA BORDER REGION (China) on January 2, 2026 at 04:00 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. China: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-02 04:00:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
China
City
yun nan sheng
Source
emsc
Coordinates
23.21300, 99.41300
Temperature
21.4°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 (18.5 km)
Regional average: 18.5 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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  • Tengchong
    Distance: 243 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'865 m ·Last eruption: -5750 ·China
  • Popa
    Distance: 499 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'518 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Burma (Myanmar)

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