M4.6 Earthquake 71 km ESE of Mawlaik, Burma (Myanmar) — July 23, 2026
2026-07-23 04:06:14 UTC (2026-07-23) · approx. 10:06 AM UTC+6 local
On July 23, 2026 at 04:06 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 shallow crustal earthquake struck 71 km ESE of Mawlaik, Burma (Myanmar), at a depth of 69.9 km and coordinates 23.3303°, 95.0165°. This earthquake was detected by 43 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
95.0165°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Mawlaik, Burma (Myanmar)?
The magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck 71 km ESE of Mawlaik, Burma (Myanmar) on July 23, 2026 at 04:06 UTC had a depth of 69.9 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 23.3303°, 95.0165°, which is 71 km ESE of Mawlaik, 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.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000t2lg). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 23, 2026). M4.6 Earthquake 71 km ESE of Mawlaik, Burma (Myanmar) — July 23, 2026. Retrieved August 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000t2lg/