M4.5 Earthquake 36 km WNW of Pakokku, Myanmar — August 6, 2021
2021-08-06 20:16:07 UTC (2021-08-06) · approx. 2:16 AM UTC+6 local
On August 6, 2021 at 20:16 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 intermediate depth earthquake struck 36 km WNW of Pakokku, Myanmar, at a depth of 110.5 km and coordinates 21.4095°, 94.7377°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
94.7377°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Pakokku, Myanmar?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 36 km WNW of Pakokku, Myanmar on August 6, 2021 at 20:16 UTC had a depth of 110.5 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 21.4095°, 94.7377°, which is 36 km WNW of Pakokku, Myanmar.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000f30b). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, August 6, 2021). M4.5 Earthquake 36 km WNW of Pakokku, Myanmar — August 6, 2021. Retrieved October 23, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000f30b/