M4.0 Earthquake 23 km WSW of Pakokku, Burma (Myanmar) — May 27, 2025
2025-05-27 16:12:28 UTC (2025-05-27) · approx. 10:12 PM UTC+6 local
On May 27, 2025 at 16:12 UTC, a magnitude 4.0 intermediate depth earthquake struck 23 km WSW of Pakokku, Burma (Myanmar), at a depth of 126.3 km and coordinates 21.2512°, 94.8814°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 15 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 347 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
94.8814°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.0 earthquake near Pakokku, Burma (Myanmar)?
The magnitude 4.0 earthquake that struck 23 km WSW of Pakokku, Burma (Myanmar) on May 27, 2025 at 16:12 UTC had a depth of 126.3 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 4.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.0 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000qjnr). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, May 27, 2025). M4.0 Earthquake 23 km WSW of Pakokku, Burma (Myanmar) — May 27, 2025. Retrieved August 13, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000qjnr/