M4.1 Earthquake 57 km SSE of Mawlaik, Myanmar — December 25, 2023
2023-12-25 23:53:27 UTC (2023-12-25) · approx. 5:53 AM UTC+6 local
On December 25, 2023 at 23:53 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 intermediate depth earthquake struck 57 km SSE of Mawlaik, Myanmar, at a depth of 114.2 km and coordinates 23.1390°, 94.5220°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 21 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 406 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
94.5220°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Mawlaik, Myanmar?
The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 57 km SSE of Mawlaik, Myanmar on December 25, 2023 at 23:53 UTC had a depth of 114.2 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 4.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.1 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000m1tf). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, December 25, 2023). M4.1 Earthquake 57 km SSE of Mawlaik, Myanmar — December 25, 2023. Retrieved March 2, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000m1tf/