Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS

M5.0 earthquake 33 km NE of Shwebo, Burma (Myanmar)

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 33 km NE of Shwebo, Burma (Myanmar) at Jan 1, 2026, 13:18 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 34 km (21 mi) NE of Shwebo. 2 people reported feeling it to USGS.

Details

Magnitude	5.0 mb
Time	Jan 1, 2026, 13:18 UTC
Depth	10.0 km
Coordinates	22.811, 95.901
Felt reports	2
Tsunami flag	None
Source	USGS event page

Fig. 1The epicentre and other earthquakes within 100 km, since the day before

01 — Nearby

Nearest cities

02 — Around it

Other earthquakes within 100 km

Other earthquakes within 100 km since the day before this event
Magnitude	Location	Distance	Depth	Time
4.1	32 km ENE of Shwebo, Burma (Myanmar)	11 km / 7 mi	depth 10 km	Aug 6, 20:32 UTC
4.2	7 km WNW of Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar)	90 km / 56 mi	depth 10 km	Jul 29, 14:02 UTC
4.9	49 km NE of Shwebo, Burma (Myanmar)	16 km / 10 mi	depth 10 km	Jul 17, 01:26 UTC
4.2	27 km ENE of Shwebo, Burma (Myanmar)	20 km / 12 mi	depth 10 km	Jul 11, 22:39 UTC
4.2	57 km NNE of Shwebo, Burma (Myanmar)	24 km / 15 mi	depth 10 km	Apr 11, 22:59 UTC

USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.