5.2

M5.2 Earthquake 57 km ESE of Mawlaik, Burma (Myanmar)February 6, 2026

2026-02-06 00:33:06 UTC (2026-02-06) · approx. 6:33 AM UTC+6 local

MagnitudeM5.2(mb)
Time00:33 UTC6:33 AM UTC+6
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates23.487°, 94.945°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On February 6, 2026 at 00:33 UTC, a magnitude 5.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 57 km ESE of Mawlaik, Burma (Myanmar), at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 23.4869°, 94.9447°. This earthquake was detected by 67 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 416, placing it among routine seismic activity.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 951 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.3 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 23.49°, 94.94°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
5.2 mb
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
23.4869°N
94.9447°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000s6ug
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
416
Stations Used
67
Azimuthal Gap
44.0°
Min Station Distance
2.270°
RMS Residual
1.02 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-01 14:35:43 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 5.2 earthquake near Mawlaik, Burma (Myanmar)?

The magnitude 5.2 earthquake that struck 57 km ESE of Mawlaik, Burma (Myanmar) on February 6, 2026 at 00:33 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 23.4869°, 94.9447°, which is 57 km ESE of Mawlaik, Burma (Myanmar).

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.2 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: us6000s6ug). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 6, 2026). M5.2 Earthquake 57 km ESE of Mawlaik, Burma (Myanmar)February 6, 2026. Retrieved May 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000s6ug/