M4.8 Earthquake 85 km NW of Pathein, Myanmar — April 29, 2024
2024-04-29 19:08:28 UTC (2024-04-29) · approx. 1:08 AM UTC+6 local
On April 29, 2024 at 19:08 UTC, a magnitude 4.8 shallow crustal earthquake struck 85 km NW of Pathein, Myanmar, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 17.3772°, 94.2304°. This earthquake was detected by 73 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 354, placing it among routine seismic activity.
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
94.2304°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.8 earthquake near Pathein, Myanmar?
The magnitude 4.8 earthquake that struck 85 km NW of Pathein, Myanmar on April 29, 2024 at 19:08 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 17.3772°, 94.2304°, which is 85 km NW of Pathein, 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: us6000mv0v). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, April 29, 2024). M4.8 Earthquake 85 km NW of Pathein, Myanmar — April 29, 2024. Retrieved July 15, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000mv0v/