M4.9 Earthquake 112 km SSE of Pyapon, Myanmar — June 22, 2023
2023-06-22 00:12:56 UTC (2023-06-22) · approx. 6:12 AM UTC+6 local
On June 22, 2023 at 00:12 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 shallow crustal earthquake struck 112 km SSE of Pyapon, Myanmar, at a depth of 13.6 km and coordinates 15.4378°, 96.2622°. This earthquake was detected by 99 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
96.2622°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Pyapon, Myanmar?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 112 km SSE of Pyapon, Myanmar on June 22, 2023 at 00:12 UTC had a depth of 13.6 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 15.4378°, 96.2622°, which is 112 km SSE of Pyapon, 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: us7000ka8l). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, June 22, 2023). M4.9 Earthquake 112 km SSE of Pyapon, Myanmar — June 22, 2023. Retrieved August 26, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000ka8l/