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Myanmar Hit by Series of Earthquakes, Including 3.6 Magnitude Tremor

A magnitude 3.6 earthquake struck Myanmar on January 26, occurring at a depth of 112 km. This follows several other tremors in the region, including a 3.9 magnitude quake the previous night and two others within 14 minutes on Sunday. Myanmar is highly vulnerable to earthquakes due to its location between four major tectonic plates. Major population centers like Yangon face significant seismic risk from faults like the Sagaing Fault.

Key Points: Myanmar Earthquakes: 3.6 Magnitude Tremor Strikes

  • Magnitude 3.6 quake hits Myanmar
  • Part of a series of recent tremors
  • Region sits on multiple tectonic plates
  • High seismic risk for populated areas
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Earthquake of magnitude 3.6 strikes Myanmar

A magnitude 3.6 earthquake struck Myanmar, part of a series of tremors. Learn about the seismic risks and tectonic activity in the region.

"EQ of M: 3.6, On: 26/01/2026 09:03:46 IST, Lat: 22.69 N, Long: 94.37 E, Depth: 112 Km, Location: Myanmar. - National Centre for Seismology"

Naypyidaw, January 26

An earthquake of magnitude 3.6 struck Myanmar on Monday, according to the National Centre for Seismology said in a statement.

As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 112km.

In a post on X, the NCS said, "EQ of M: 3.6, On: 26/01/2026 09:03:46 IST, Lat: 22.69 N, Long: 94.37 E, Depth: 112 Km, Location: Myanmar."

Earlier on late Sunday night, an earthquake measuring 3.9 on the Richter scale struck Myanmar at a depth of 93km.

In a post on X, the NCS said, "EQ of M: 3.9, On: 25/01/2026 21:52:54 IST, Lat: 26.25 N, Long: 95.59 E, Depth: 93 Km, Location: Myanmar."

Two earthquakes of magnitudes 3.5 and 3.6 respectively struck Myanmar at a gap of mere 14 minutes, National Center for Seismology (NCS) said on Sunday.

As per NCS, the earthquakes struck the region at a depth of 30km and 60km respectively.

In a post on X, the NCS said, "EQ of M: 3.5, On: 25/01/2026 16:27:17 IST, Lat: 22.97 N, Long: 93.26 E, Depth: 30 Km, Location: Myanmar."

"EQ of M: 3.6, On: 25/01/2026 16:13:38 IST, Lat: 22.61 N, Long: 93.73 E, Depth: 60 Km, Location: Myanmar," NCS said about the other earthquake.

Myanmar is vulnerable to hazards from moderate and large magnitude earthquakes and tsunamis along its long coastline. Myanmar is wedged between four tectonic plates (the Indian, Eurasian, Sunda, and Burma plates) that interact in active geological processes.

In the aftermath of the magnitude 7.7 and 6.4 earthquakes that struck central Myanmar on March 28, the World Health Organisation (WHO) warned of a series of rapidly rising health threats for tens of thousands of displaced people in earthquake-affected areas: tuberculosis (TB), HIV, and vector- and water-borne diseases.

A 1,400-kilometre transform fault runs through Myanmar and connects the Andaman spreading centre to a collision zone in the north called the Sagaing Fault.

The Sagaing Fault increases the seismic hazard for Sagaing, Mandalay, Bago, and Yangon, which together represent 46 per cent of Myanmar's population.

Although Yangon is relatively far from the fault trace, it still suffers from significant risk due to its dense population. For instance, in 1903, an intense earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 that occurred in Bago also struck Yangon.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Northeast India often feels tremors from quakes in Myanmar. NCS does a good job with timely updates. We need to be prepared in our border states too.
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David E
Magnitude 3.6 is relatively minor, but the depth makes a big difference. Interesting to see the comparison with the 4.0 quake earlier this month. The science behind it is clear.
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Aditya G
The article is informative, but it would be helpful if they included whether any tremors were felt in Indian states like Manipur or Mizoram. That's the immediate concern for many of us reading.
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Sarah B
Seismic activity in that region seems frequent. Hope the infrastructure in Myanmar can handle these shocks. Disaster preparedness is crucial for all countries in the ring of fire.
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Karthik V
Good to see our National Centre for Seismology monitoring events beyond our borders. Regional cooperation on disaster data is essential. Stay safe, everyone.

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