M4.6 earthquake — 121 km WNW of Chauk, Burma (Myanmar)
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 121 km WNW of Chauk, Burma (Myanmar) on Oct 4, 2026 at 05:55 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 58 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 58.3 km |
| Coordinates | 21.338, 93.750 |
| Time | Oct 4, 05:55 UTC |
| Location | 121 km WNW of Chauk, Burma (Myanmar) |
| USGS event ID | us6000tzh0 |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.9 | 89 km | Oct 3, 18:12 UTC | 72 km NE of Sittwe, Burma (Myanmar) |
| M4.5 | 217 km | Oct 2, 16:55 UTC | 56 km SSE of Mawlaik, Burma (Myanmar) |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.