M4.9 Earthquake 72 km NE of Sittwe, Burma (Myanmar) — October 3, 2026
2026-10-03 18:12:46 UTC (2 hours ago) · approx. 12:12 AM UTC+6 local
On October 3, 2026 at 18:12 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 shallow crustal earthquake struck 72 km NE of Sittwe, Burma (Myanmar), at a depth of 35.0 km and coordinates 20.6061°, 93.3991°. This earthquake was detected by 86 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 369, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 338 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.4 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
93.3991°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Sittwe, Burma (Myanmar)?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 72 km NE of Sittwe, Burma (Myanmar) on October 3, 2026 at 18:12 UTC had a depth of 35.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 20.6061°, 93.3991°, which is 72 km NE of Sittwe, Burma (Myanmar).
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.9 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tzdp). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 3, 2026). M4.9 Earthquake 72 km NE of Sittwe, Burma (Myanmar) — October 3, 2026. Retrieved October 3, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tzdp/