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

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

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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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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
3 km — shallower than the regional average (33.1 km)
Regional average: 33.1 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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Context for this earthquake

22 Sep 2025 – 22 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 390 Catalogue entries

Of 389 other entries for this area and period, 161 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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