M4.5 Earthquake 25 km E of Meiktila, Burma (Myanmar) — August 3, 2025
2025-08-03 21:12:44 UTC (2025-08-03) · approx. 3:12 AM UTC+6 local
On August 3, 2025 at 21:12 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 25 km E of Meiktila, Burma (Myanmar), at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 20.8614°, 96.0989°. This earthquake was detected by 60 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 312, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
96.0989°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Meiktila, Burma (Myanmar)?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 25 km E of Meiktila, Burma (Myanmar) on August 3, 2025 at 21:12 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 20.8614°, 96.0989°, which is 25 km E of Meiktila, Burma (Myanmar).
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000qxyb). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, August 3, 2025). M4.5 Earthquake 25 km E of Meiktila, Burma (Myanmar) — August 3, 2025. Retrieved October 17, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000qxyb/