M4.9 Earthquake 68 km WSW of Pyay, Burma (Myanmar) — June 9, 2025
2025-06-09 03:14:45 UTC (2025-06-09) · approx. 9:14 AM UTC+6 local
On June 9, 2025 at 03:14 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 shallow crustal earthquake struck 68 km WSW of Pyay, Burma (Myanmar), at a depth of 47.5 km and coordinates 18.4923°, 94.6762°. This earthquake was detected by 134 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 369, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 338 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.4 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
94.6762°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Pyay, Burma (Myanmar)?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 68 km WSW of Pyay, Burma (Myanmar) on June 9, 2025 at 03:14 UTC had a depth of 47.5 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 18.4923°, 94.6762°, which is 68 km WSW of Pyay, Burma (Myanmar).
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.9 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000qj3e). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, June 9, 2025). M4.9 Earthquake 68 km WSW of Pyay, Burma (Myanmar) — June 9, 2025. Retrieved August 20, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000qj3e/