4.6

M4.6 Earthquake 108 km W of Chauk, Burma (Myanmar)September 14, 2025

2025-09-14 14:56:44 UTC (2025-09-14) · approx. 8:56 PM UTC+6 local

MagnitudeM4.6(mb)
Time14:56 UTC8:56 PM UTC+6
Depth59.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates20.957°, 93.779°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On September 14, 2025 at 14:56 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 shallow crustal earthquake struck 108 km W of Chauk, Burma (Myanmar), at a depth of 59.1 km and coordinates 20.9575°, 93.7795°. This earthquake was detected by 55 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.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 20.96°, 93.78°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.6 mb
Depth
59.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
20.9575°N
93.7795°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000qw66
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
326
Stations Used
55
Azimuthal Gap
155.0°
Min Station Distance
4.257°
RMS Residual
0.58 sec
Last Updated
2025-12-03 03:58:32 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Chauk, Burma (Myanmar)?

The magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck 108 km W of Chauk, Burma (Myanmar) on September 14, 2025 at 14:56 UTC had a depth of 59.1 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.

Where did the earthquake occur?

The earthquake epicenter was located at 20.9575°, 93.7795°, which is 108 km W of Chauk, Burma (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.

What should I do after an earthquake?

If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.

Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000qw66). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, September 14, 2025). M4.6 Earthquake 108 km W of Chauk, Burma (Myanmar)September 14, 2025. Retrieved May 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000qw66/