M4.4 Earthquake 53 km SSE of Mawlaik, Myanmar — May 31, 2021
2021-05-31 19:49:34 UTC (2021-05-31) · approx. 1:49 AM UTC+6 local
On May 31, 2021 at 19:49 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 intermediate depth earthquake struck 53 km SSE of Mawlaik, Myanmar, at a depth of 111.5 km and coordinates 23.2381°, 94.6949°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 60 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 655 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
94.6949°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Mawlaik, Myanmar?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 53 km SSE of Mawlaik, Myanmar on May 31, 2021 at 19:49 UTC had a depth of 111.5 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.4 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Actions
Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.4 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000eged). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, May 31, 2021). M4.4 Earthquake 53 km SSE of Mawlaik, Myanmar — May 31, 2021. Retrieved August 7, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000eged/