Earthquake of magnitude 3.9 strikes Myanmar
Naypyidaw, December 29
An earthquake of magnitude 3.9 struck Myanmar on Monday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology said.
The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 130km.
In a post on X, the NCS said, "EQ of M: 3.9, On: 29/12/2025 21:00:37 IST, Lat: 25.75 N, Long: 96.50 E, Depth: 130 Km, Location: Myanmar."
Earlier on December 26, Myanmar recorded two earthquakes of magnitudes 3.2 and 3.5.
In a series of posts on X, NCS said, "EQ of M: 3.2, On: 26/12/2025 19:03:12 IST, Lat: 22.29 N, Long: 94.27 E, Depth: 169 Km, Location: Myanmar."
"EQ of M: 3.5, On: 26/12/2025 16:30:17 IST, Lat: 24.08 N, Long: 94.42 E, Depth: 108 Km, Location: Myanmar", NCS wrote in a post on X.
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
Reader Comments
The article mentions the Sagaing Fault. This is a serious geological concern for the region, including parts of eastern India. Our disaster management authorities need to keep a close watch and coordinate with Myanmar.
Magnitude 3.9 is relatively mild, but the frequency is worrying. Two quakes just a few days before. The tectonic plate movement in that area is very active. Stay safe, neighbours.
The part about health threats after the major quakes in March is heartbreaking. TB and water-borne diseases can devastate displaced populations. International aid, including from India, is crucial.
Good that our National Center for Seismology is monitoring and reporting these. Awareness is key. People in Mizoram, Nagaland, Manipur should also be prepared for possible aftershocks or related seismic activity.
While the reporting is detailed, the article could have included a line or two on whether any Indian agencies have offered assistance or are on standby. That's the neighbourly thing to do. Otherwise, informative read.
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