M4.6 Earthquake 69 km E of Falam, Myanmar — April 30, 2023
2023-04-30 06:56:56 UTC (2023-04-30) · approx. 12:56 PM UTC+6 local
On April 30, 2023 at 06:56 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 intermediate depth earthquake struck 69 km E of Falam, Myanmar, at a depth of 94.4 km and coordinates 23.0061°, 94.3511°. This earthquake was detected by 135 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 326, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 120 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 899 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
94.3511°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Falam, Myanmar?
The magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck 69 km E of Falam, Myanmar on April 30, 2023 at 06:56 UTC had a depth of 94.4 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 23.0061°, 94.3511°, which is 69 km E of Falam, Myanmar.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.6 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000jx4v). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, April 30, 2023). M4.6 Earthquake 69 km E of Falam, Myanmar — April 30, 2023. Retrieved July 15, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000jx4v/