M5.0 Earthquake 119 km S of Hakha, Burma (Myanmar) — February 22, 2025
2025-02-22 10:33:30 UTC (2025-02-22) · approx. 4:33 PM UTC+6 local
On February 22, 2025 at 10:33 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 119 km S of Hakha, Burma (Myanmar), at a depth of 59.2 km and coordinates 21.5846°, 93.8043°. This earthquake was detected by 89 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 385, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 477 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.7 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
93.8043°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Hakha, Burma (Myanmar)?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck 119 km S of Hakha, Burma (Myanmar) on February 22, 2025 at 10:33 UTC had a depth of 59.2 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 21.5846°, 93.8043°, which is 119 km S of Hakha, Burma (Myanmar).
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.0 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000pffe). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, February 22, 2025). M5.0 Earthquake 119 km S of Hakha, Burma (Myanmar) — February 22, 2025. Retrieved May 6, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000pffe/