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M4.5 Earthquake 56 km SSE of Mawlaik, Burma (Myanmar) — October 2, 2026

2026-10-02 16:55:33 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 10:55 PM UTC+6 local

MagnitudeM4.5(mb)
Time16:55 UTC≈ 10:55 PM UTC+6
Depth103.9 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates23.145°, 94.547°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On October 2, 2026 at 16:55 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 intermediate depth earthquake struck 56 km SSE of Mawlaik, Burma (Myanmar), at a depth of 103.9 km and coordinates 23.1453°, 94.5469°. This earthquake was detected by 42 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.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 23.15°, 94.55°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.5 mb
Depth
103.9 km
intermediate depth
Location
23.1453°N
94.5469°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000tz6z
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
312
Stations Used
42
Azimuthal Gap
69.0°
Min Station Distance
1.960°
RMS Residual
0.74 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-03 18:39:38 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Mawlaik, Burma (Myanmar)?

The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 56 km SSE of Mawlaik, Burma (Myanmar) on October 2, 2026 at 16:55 UTC had a depth of 103.9 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.

Where did the earthquake occur?

The earthquake epicenter was located at 23.1453°, 94.5469°, which is 56 km SSE of Mawlaik, 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: us6000tz6z). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 2, 2026). M4.5 Earthquake 56 km SSE of Mawlaik, Burma (Myanmar) — October 2, 2026. Retrieved October 3, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tz6z/