M4.8 earthquake — 85 km NE of Sittwe, Burma (Myanmar)
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 85 km NE of Sittwe, Burma (Myanmar) on Oct 3, 2026 at 18:12 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 64 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 | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 64.4 km |
| Coordinates | 20.672, 93.493 |
| Time | Oct 3, 18:12 UTC |
| Location | 85 km NE of Sittwe, Burma (Myanmar) |
| USGS event ID | us6000tzdp |
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.