M5.3 Earthquake 30 km SSW of Mawlaik, Burma (Myanmar) — August 22, 2025
2025-08-22 04:56:14 UTC (2025-08-22) · approx. 10:56 AM UTC+6 local
On August 22, 2025 at 04:56 UTC, a magnitude 5.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 30 km SSW of Mawlaik, Burma (Myanmar), at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 23.4030°, 94.2596°. This earthquake was detected by 107 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 432, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 1 kilotons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.7 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
94.2596°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.3 earthquake near Mawlaik, Burma (Myanmar)?
The magnitude 5.3 earthquake that struck 30 km SSW of Mawlaik, Burma (Myanmar) on August 22, 2025 at 04:56 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 23.4030°, 94.2596°, which is 30 km SSW of Mawlaik, Burma (Myanmar).
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.3 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000r2z6). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, August 22, 2025). M5.3 Earthquake 30 km SSW of Mawlaik, Burma (Myanmar) — August 22, 2025. Retrieved November 12, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000r2z6/