M4.5 Earthquake 26 km W of Pakokku, Myanmar — September 18, 2022
2022-09-18 21:34:13 UTC (2022-09-18) · approx. 3:34 AM UTC+6 local
On September 18, 2022 at 21:34 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 intermediate depth earthquake struck 26 km W of Pakokku, Myanmar, at a depth of 128.1 km and coordinates 21.3093°, 94.8301°. This earthquake was detected by 71 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.
Earthquake Details
94.8301°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Pakokku, Myanmar?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 26 km W of Pakokku, Myanmar on September 18, 2022 at 21:34 UTC had a depth of 128.1 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 21.3093°, 94.8301°, which is 26 km W of Pakokku, 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: us7000i953). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, September 18, 2022). M4.5 Earthquake 26 km W of Pakokku, Myanmar — September 18, 2022. Retrieved November 26, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000i953/