M5.1 Earthquake 86 km W of Yenangyaung, Burma (Myanmar) — February 3, 2026
2026-02-03 15:51:31 UTC (2026-02-03) · approx. 9:51 PM UTC+6 local
Felt by 4 people across nearby locations.
On February 3, 2026 at 15:51 UTC, a magnitude 5.1 intermediate depth earthquake struck 86 km W of Yenangyaung, Burma (Myanmar), at a depth of 71.5 km and coordinates 20.5355°, 94.0461°. This earthquake was detected by 176 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 401, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 674 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.0 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from 4 citizen responses to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report
Earthquake Details
94.0461°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.1 earthquake near Yenangyaung, Burma (Myanmar)?
The magnitude 5.1 earthquake that struck 86 km W of Yenangyaung, Burma (Myanmar) on February 3, 2026 at 15:51 UTC had a depth of 71.5 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 20.5355°, 94.0461°, which is 86 km W of Yenangyaung, Burma (Myanmar).
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.1 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: us6000s65j). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 3, 2026). M5.1 Earthquake 86 km W of Yenangyaung, Burma (Myanmar) — February 3, 2026. Retrieved May 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000s65j/