M4.8 Earthquake 98 km W of Pyay, Myanmar — June 16, 2020
2020-06-16 11:15:51 UTC (2020-06-16) · approx. 5:15 PM UTC+6 local
On June 16, 2020 at 11:15 UTC, a magnitude 4.8 shallow crustal earthquake struck 98 km W of Pyay, Myanmar, at a depth of 35.0 km and coordinates 18.9540°, 94.3005°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 239 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.2 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
94.3005°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.8 earthquake near Pyay, Myanmar?
The magnitude 4.8 earthquake that struck 98 km W of Pyay, Myanmar on June 16, 2020 at 11:15 UTC had a depth of 35.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 18.9540°, 94.3005°, which is 98 km W of Pyay, Myanmar.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.8 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000acrw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, June 16, 2020). M4.8 Earthquake 98 km W of Pyay, Myanmar — June 16, 2020. Retrieved August 22, 2020 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000acrw/