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3.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Myanmar, Third Tremor in Days

A mild earthquake measuring 3.4 on the Richter scale struck Myanmar on Tuesday at a depth of 139 kilometers. This event marks the third tremor to hit the country in as many days, following quakes of magnitude 3.6 and 3.9. Myanmar is highly vulnerable to seismic hazards due to its location between four tectonic plates and the presence of the active Sagaing Fault. Major population centers, including Yangon, face significant risk from earthquakes despite their distance from fault lines.

Key Points: Myanmar Hit by 3.4 Magnitude Earthquake, Third in Series

  • 3.4 magnitude quake at 139km depth
  • Third tremor in consecutive days
  • Myanmar sits on multiple tectonic plates
  • Sagaing Fault poses major risk to population centers
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Mild earthquake of magnitude 3.4 strikes Myanmar

A 3.4 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar at 139km depth, the third tremor in consecutive days, highlighting the region's seismic vulnerability.

"EQ of M: 3.4, On: 27/01/2026 13:04:36 IST, Lat: 22.03 N, Long: 94.26 E, Depth: 139 Km, Location: Myanmar. - National Centre for Seismology"

Naypyidaw, January 27

An earthquake of magnitude 3.4 struck Myanmar on Tuesday, a statement by the National Centre for Seismology said.

As per the statement, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 139km.

In a post on X, the NCS said, "EQ of M: 3.4, On: 27/01/2026 13:04:36 IST, Lat: 22.03 N, Long: 94.26 E, Depth: 139 Km, Location: Myanmar."

On Monday, another earthquake of magnitude 3.6 struck Myanmar 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, an earthquake measuring 3.9 on the Richter scale struck Myanmar at a depth of 93km on late Sunday night.

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."

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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Priyanka N
Three earthquakes in three days? That's concerning, even if they are low magnitude. The depth being over 100km is probably why the impact was less. Hope the people there are safe. 🙏
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Arjun K
The National Centre for Seismology data is very detailed and prompt. Good to see our agencies monitoring the region closely. This kind of data sharing is crucial for disaster preparedness in the neighbourhood.
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Sarah B
Living in Delhi NCR, we feel small tremors sometimes too. It's scary. The part about post-quake health threats like TB is something we don't think about enough. Disaster management needs to include medical readiness.
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Vikram M
Respectfully, while the reporting is factual, it feels a bit repetitive with all the NCS posts copied. Could have been summarized better for the reader. The tectonic plate info at the end is the most useful takeaway.
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Karthik V
The Sagaing Fault affecting nearly half of Myanmar's population is alarming. Makes you think about our own cities in seismic zones. Are our building codes strict enough? Stay safe, everyone.

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