Mild earthquake of magnitude 3.8 strikes Myanmar
Naypyidaw, June 14
An earthquake of magnitude 3.8 hit Myanmar, as reported by the National Centre of Seismology.
The NCS on Saturday said the quake occurred at 11:31 pm Indian Standard Time, with its epicentre located at latitude 22.258 N and longitude 96.092 E, at a depth of 10 kilometres.
In a post on X, the NCS said, "EQ of M: 3.8, On: 13/06/2026 23:31:57 IST, Lat: 22.258 N, Long: 96.092 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Myanmar."
A week earlier, an earthquake of magnitude 3.5 hit Myanmar on Saturday, as reported by the National Centre of Seismology (NCS).
Sharing the details in a post on X, the NCS said, "EQ of M: 3.5, On: 06/06/2026 01:33:34 IST, Lat: 23.930 N, Long: 94.568 E, Depth: 107 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.
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, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake in Bago also struck Yangon.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Interesting how India's National Centre of Seismology monitors quakes in Myanmar too. Regional cooperation is important. Stay safe, neighbours!
These small quakes are reminders that we sit on active tectonic plates. India should also share its earthquake preparedness knowledge with Myanmar. Better to be safe than sorry. 🇮🇳🤝🇲🇲
Magnitude 3.8 is barely noticeable. But what worries me is that Yangon with its dense population is at risk from the Sagaing Fault. Hope they have building codes in place.
Two quakes in a week - Myanmar is definitely active. The depth of 107 km for the second one makes it less dangerous on surface. Still, earthquakes are nature's unpredictable events.
Minor earthquakes are common in this region. But the mention of 1903 Bago quake that hit Yangon shows history repeats. Myanmar should invest more in seismic monitoring and public awareness.
As someone who has felt quakes in India, these small ones are usually no big deal. But the article rightly highlights the long-term risk for Myanmar's major cities. Preparedness is key!
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