M4.6 Earthquake 21 km NW of Myanaung, Myanmar — December 1, 2024
2024-12-01 07:57:44 UTC (2024-12-01) · approx. 1:57 PM UTC+6 local
On December 1, 2024 at 07:57 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 intermediate depth earthquake struck 21 km NW of Myanaung, Myanmar, at a depth of 80.7 km and coordinates 18.4347°, 95.1919°. This earthquake was detected by 49 seismic stations with good 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
95.1919°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Myanaung, Myanmar?
The magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck 21 km NW of Myanaung, Myanmar on December 1, 2024 at 07:57 UTC had a depth of 80.7 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 18.4347°, 95.1919°, which is 21 km NW of Myanaung, 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: us7000nv8y). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, December 1, 2024). M4.6 Earthquake 21 km NW of Myanaung, Myanmar — December 1, 2024. Retrieved February 2, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000nv8y/