M4.7 Earthquake 20 km S of Taungdwingyi, Burma (Myanmar) — April 13, 2025
2025-04-13 20:02:29 UTC (2025-04-13) · approx. 2:02 AM UTC+6 local
On April 13, 2025 at 20:02 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 shallow crustal earthquake struck 20 km S of Taungdwingyi, Burma (Myanmar), at a depth of 6.8 km and coordinates 19.8200°, 95.5327°. This earthquake was detected by 56 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 340, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 169 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.1 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
95.5327°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Taungdwingyi, Burma (Myanmar)?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 20 km S of Taungdwingyi, Burma (Myanmar) on April 13, 2025 at 20:02 UTC had a depth of 6.8 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 19.8200°, 95.5327°, which is 20 km S of Taungdwingyi, Burma (Myanmar).
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.7 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000q5tq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, April 13, 2025). M4.7 Earthquake 20 km S of Taungdwingyi, Burma (Myanmar) — April 13, 2025. Retrieved June 14, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000q5tq/