M4.9 earthquake — 43 km NE of Shwebo, Burma (Myanmar)
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 43 km NE of Shwebo, Burma (Myanmar) on Jul 17, 2026 at 01:26 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 | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 22.865, 95.977 |
| Time | Jul 17, 01:26 UTC |
| Location | 43 km NE of Shwebo, Burma (Myanmar) |
| USGS event ID | us7000t173 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.2 | 91 km | Jul 29, 14:02 UTC | 9 km NNW of Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar) |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.