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M5.3 Earthquake 269 km WSW of Dawei, Burma (Myanmar)November 23, 2025

2025-11-23 04:39:22 UTC (2025-11-23) · approx. 10:39 AM UTC+6 local

Felt by 1 person across nearby locations.

MagnitudeM5.3(mww)
Time04:39 UTC10:39 AM UTC+6
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates13.360°, 95.810°
Felt by1DYFI response
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On November 23, 2025 at 04:39 UTC, a magnitude 5.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 269 km WSW of Dawei, Burma (Myanmar), at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 13.3595°, 95.8101°. This earthquake was detected by 62 seismic stations with good 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.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 13.36°, 95.81°

Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking

Aggregated felt-report intensity from 1 citizen response to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.

USGS DYFI community-reported intensity map for the M5.3 earthquake near 269 km WSW of Dawei, Burma (Myanmar)

Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
5.3 mww
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
13.3595°N
95.8101°E
Felt Reports
1
DYFI responses
Community Intensity
2.0
CDI from reports

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000rpwk
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
432
Stations Used
62
Azimuthal Gap
93.0°
Min Station Distance
3.500°
RMS Residual
1.07 sec
Last Updated
2026-02-20 16:07:34 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 5.3 earthquake near Dawei, Burma (Myanmar)?

The magnitude 5.3 earthquake that struck 269 km WSW of Dawei, Burma (Myanmar) on November 23, 2025 at 04:39 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 13.3595°, 95.8101°, which is 269 km WSW of Dawei, 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.

What should I do after an earthquake?

If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.

Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000rpwk). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, November 23, 2025). M5.3 Earthquake 269 km WSW of Dawei, Burma (Myanmar)November 23, 2025. Retrieved May 25, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000rpwk/