M5.0 Earthquake 71 km NW of Mogok, Myanmar — December 6, 2021
2021-12-06 00:25:39 UTC (2021-12-06) · approx. 6:25 AM UTC+6 local
On December 6, 2021 at 00:25 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 71 km NW of Mogok, Myanmar, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 23.4414°, 96.1089°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 477 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.7 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
96.1089°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Mogok, Myanmar?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck 71 km NW of Mogok, Myanmar on December 6, 2021 at 00:25 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 23.4414°, 96.1089°, which is 71 km NW of Mogok, Myanmar.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.0 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000g9d4). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, December 6, 2021). M5.0 Earthquake 71 km NW of Mogok, Myanmar — December 6, 2021. Retrieved February 12, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000g9d4/