M4.9 Earthquake 43 km NE of Shwebo, Burma (Myanmar) — July 17, 2026
2026-07-17 01:26:06 UTC (2026-07-17) · approx. 7:26 AM UTC+6 local
On July 17, 2026 at 01:26 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 shallow crustal earthquake struck 43 km NE of Shwebo, Burma (Myanmar), at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 22.8649°, 95.9770°. This earthquake was detected by 140 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
95.9770°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Shwebo, Burma (Myanmar)?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 43 km NE of Shwebo, Burma (Myanmar) on July 17, 2026 at 01:26 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 22.8649°, 95.9770°, which is 43 km NE of Shwebo, 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: us7000t173). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 17, 2026). M4.9 Earthquake 43 km NE of Shwebo, Burma (Myanmar) — July 17, 2026. Retrieved August 2, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000t173/