M4.6 earthquake — 26 km E of Letpandan, Burma (Myanmar)
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 26 km E of Letpandan, Burma (Myanmar) on Aug 23, 2026 at 03:44 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 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 | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 17.785, 96.002 |
| Time | Aug 23, 03:44 UTC |
| Location | 26 km E of Letpandan, Burma (Myanmar) |
| USGS event ID | us6000tmwk |
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.
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.