M3.6 Depth: 3.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Mong Nai Township, Shan State (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2026-08-01 10:34:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 1, 2026 at 10:34 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Mong Nai Township, Shan State (Myanmar (Burma)). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 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

3.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-01 10:34:25 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Myanmar (Burma)

State

Shan State

City

Mong Nai Township

County

Namsang District

Source

emsc

Coordinates

20.62000, 98.39000

Temperature

25.0°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

3 km

3 km — shallower than the regional average (31.2 km)

Regional average: 31.2 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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