M4.9 Earthquake 130 km SSE of Sittwe, Burma (Myanmar) — May 18, 2025
2025-05-18 19:15:21 UTC (2025-05-18) · approx. 1:15 AM UTC+6 local
On May 18, 2025 at 19:15 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 shallow crustal earthquake struck 130 km SSE of Sittwe, Burma (Myanmar), at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 19.0310°, 93.3045°. This earthquake was detected by 116 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
93.3045°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Sittwe, Burma (Myanmar)?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 130 km SSE of Sittwe, Burma (Myanmar) on May 18, 2025 at 19:15 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 19.0310°, 93.3045°, which is 130 km SSE of Sittwe, Burma (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: us7000q025). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, May 18, 2025). M4.9 Earthquake 130 km SSE of Sittwe, Burma (Myanmar) — May 18, 2025. Retrieved July 25, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000q025/