M4.9 earthquake - 72 km NE of Sittwe, Burma (Myanmar)

What happened

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 72 km NE of Sittwe, Burma (Myanmar) on 3 Oct 2026, 18:12 UTC at a depth of 35 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

The nearest town in our records is Mrauk U, about 22 km away in Rakhine, Myanmar.