Myanmar earthquakes

M4.6 earthquake 80 km WNW of Chauk, Myanmar

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 80 km WNW of Chauk, Myanmar on Mon, Aug 3, 1981, 9:28 PM GMT+6:30 (14:58 UTC), 79 km (49 mi) below the surface.

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The earthquake

Magnitude
4.6 (mb), light
Local time
UTC
1981-08-03 14:58:24 UTC
Depth
78.7 km (48.9 mi), intermediate-depth
Epicenter
21.288° N, 94.163° E
Region
Myanmar
Tsunami flag
No
Status
Reviewed by a seismologist

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From the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program and its partner networks, event usp0001f3c. Read Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 4:23 AM UTC.