Moderate mag. 5.9 earthquake - Myanmar on Thursday, 11 January 2018 - information : 39 experience reports / VolcanoDiscovery

Moderate mag. 5.9 earthquake - Myanmar on Thursday, 11 January 2018 - information

Date & time: Thu, 11 Jan 18:26:24 UTC
Magnitude: 5.9
Depth: 10.0 km
Epicenter latitude / longitude: 18.39°N / 96.06°E
Nearest volcano: Popa (294 km)
Primary data source: GFZ

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Data for same earthquake as reported from other agencies

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(shakemap: USGS)

"I felt it" reports:

Yangon / MMI III (Weak shaking): Woke to feel bed rocking and in the dark heard neighbour's wind chimes ringing. Repeated a short time later. Rico ng of bed felt like being on a boat lapped by small waves. Quite pleasant not scary in Yangon on 2nd floor. Those on 11th floor felt more serious effects.

Chiang Mai (310.6 km E from epicenter) [Map] / MMI IV (Light shaking)

(315.1 km E from epicenter) [Map] / MMI III (Weak shaking) (via app)

chiang mai / MMI III (Weak shaking)

Chiang Mai / MMI V (Moderate shaking): It is my second time in 2 years i felt this. This one was the worst.

Dhaka (845 km NW from epicenter) [Map] / MMI II (Very weak shaking) (via app)

(168.9 km S from epicenter) [Map] / MMI IV (Light shaking) (via app)

(177.7 km S from epicenter) [Map] / MMI II (Very weak shaking) (via app)

Yangon , down town area , 13th floor / MMI V (Moderate shaking)

Phyu / MMI VI (Strong shaking)

Phyu / MMI V (Moderate shaking): Shaking with side wave. Doors are shaking. Water in the tank is moving around

Chiang Mai (295.2 km ENE from epicenter) [Map] / MMI II (Very weak shaking) (via app)

Chiang mai / MMI V (Moderate shaking)

Yangon / MMI VI (Strong shaking)

Yangon / MMI II (Very weak shaking)

Chiang Mai...I felt shaking about 15 seconds (312.7 km E from epicenter) [Map] / MMI V (Moderate shaking) (via app)

Ahlone Kyimyindie / MMI VII (Very strong shaking)

Puzuntaung township Yangon myanmar / MMI III (Weak shaking)

(316.1 km E from epicenter) [Map] / MMI II (Very weak shaking) (via app)

Yangon (Myanmar (Burma)) (178 km S from epicenter)(no details): We felt slightly from Yangon. (via EMSC)

Chiang Mai (Thailand) (296 km E from epicenter)(no details): I was sleeping and it woke me up. I heard the roof shaking. (via EMSC)

(Myanmar) (186 km S from epicenter)(no details): I was live in 6th floor and bedding is shaking and dizzy. (via EMSC)

(Myanmar (Burma)) (150 km S from epicenter)(no details): When I laying in my bed and I feel it (via EMSC)

(Myanmar) (55 km NE from epicenter)(no details): Felt within a few seconds. (via EMSC)

Pyu (Myanmar (Burma)) (26 km E from epicenter)(no details): After Earthquak i feel dizziness (via EMSC)

(Thailand) (298 km E from epicenter)(no details): Lasted about 5 seconds. Felt bed and building moved. On the 3rd floor of a hotel (via EMSC)

Chiang Mai (Thailand) (297 km E from epicenter)(no details): The wall and bed trembled and vibrated (via EMSC)

Chiang Mai (Thailand) (296 km E from epicenter)(no details): Felt in Chiangmai on 8th floor (via EMSC)

Yangon (Myanmar (Burma)) (187 km S from epicenter)(no details): I felt shaking!! (via EMSC)

Yangon (Myanmar (Burma)) (180 km S from epicenter)(no details): Could feel shaking on 16th floor (via EMSC)

Yangon (Myanmar (Burma)) (180 km S from epicenter)(no details): Myanmar government is not prepared for natural disasters (via EMSC)

Yangon (Myanmar (Burma)) (180 km S from epicenter)(no details): Felt the vibration for about 30 secs. Somewhat dizzy. (via EMSC)

Yangon (Myanmar (Burma)) (180 km S from epicenter)(no details): A little bit long. 3 times (via EMSC)

Yangon (Myanmar (Burma)) (180 km S from epicenter)(no details): Shaking (via EMSC)

Yangon (Myanmar (Burma)) (180 km S from epicenter)(no details): I felt vibration while talking with friendsat 6th floor. (via EMSC)

(Myanmar) (121 km SW from epicenter)(no details): After I feel dizzy (via EMSC)

Yangon (Myanmar (Burma)) (183 km S from epicenter)(no details): Felt at Yangon (via EMSC)

Yangon (Myanmar (Burma)) (181 km S from epicenter)(no details): On 7th floor can feel the build shaking (via EMSC)

Earthquakes in same area up to 1 year afterwards (likely aftershocks)

Time	Mag. / Depth	Location	Map	Source
Thu, 11 Jan
Thu, 11 Jan 18:38 UTC	M 5.2 / 10 km - [info]	(282 km)	Myanmar	[Map]	GFZ
Yangon (Myanmar (Burma)) (178 km S from epicenter)(no details): We felt Earthquake (via EMSC)
Pegu (Myanmar) (131 km S from epicenter)(no details): OMG!! All of my friends are posted "that is too bad " on facebook ... but i dunno (via EMSC)
Thu, 11 Jan 18:43 UTC	M 5.2 / 10 km - [info]	(302 km)	Myanmar	[Map]	GFZ
Thu, 11 Jan 20:08 UTC	M 4.6 / 10 km - [info]	(280 km)	- 33km W of Pyu, Burma	[Map]	USGS
Thu, 11 Jan 22:30 UTC	M 4.3 / 10 km - [info]	(301 km)	- 43km WSW of Pyu, Burma	[Map]	USGS
Fri, 12 Jan
Fri, 12 Jan 04:16 UTC	M 4.4 / 29.1 km - [info]	(285 km)	- 32km W of Pyu, Burma	[Map]	USGS
Fri, 12 Jan 15:23 UTC	M 4.9 / 10 km - [info]	(281 km)	Myanmar	[Map]	GFZ
Sat, 13 Jan
Sat, 13 Jan 23:29 UTC	M 4.6 / 10 km - [info]	(300 km)	- 37km WSW of Pyu, Burma	[Map]	USGS
Sun, 14 Jan
Sun, 14 Jan 17:49 UTC	M 4.7 / 10 km - [info]	(305 km)	- 42km WSW of Pyu, Burma	[Map]	USGS
Mon, 22 Jan
Mon, 22 Jan 07:37 UTC	M 4.7 / 10 km - [info]	(304 km)	- 39km WSW of Pyu, Burma	[Map]	USGS
Mon, 5 Feb
Mon, 5 Feb 16:55 UTC	M 4.9 / 10 km - [info]	(316 km)	Myanmar	[Map]	GFZ
Wed, 7 Feb
Wed, 7 Feb 16:38 UTC	M 4.1 / 10 km - [info]	(321 km)	- 45km SW of Pyu, Burma	[Map]	USGS
Fri, 9 Feb
Fri, 9 Feb 04:41 UTC	M 4.2 / 28.7 km - [info]	(317 km)	- 109km W of Myanaung, Burma	[Map]	USGS
Wed, 14 Feb
Wed, 14 Feb 07:14 UTC	M 4.7 / 80 km - [info]	(247 km)	MYANMAR	[Map]	EMSC
Sun, 4 Mar
Sun, 4 Mar 10:48 UTC	M 5.0 / 10 km - [info]	(290 km)	Myanmar	[Map]	GFZ
Sat, 17 Mar
Sat, 17 Mar 19:59 UTC	M 5.0 / 10 km - [info]	(300 km)	Myanmar	[Map]	GFZ
Fri, 20 Apr
Fri, 20 Apr 04:16 UTC	M 4.8 / 10 km - [info]	(289 km)	Myanmar	[Map]	GFZ
Fri, 20 Apr 22:29 UTC	M 5.0 / 10 km - [info]	(298 km)	Myanmar	[Map]	GFZ
Sat, 21 Apr
Sat, 21 Apr 22:41 UTC	M 4.6 / 10 km - [info]	(293 km)	Myanmar	[Map]	GFZ
Sun, 22 Apr
Sun, 22 Apr 18:31 UTC	M 5.0 / 10 km - [info]	(298 km)	Myanmar	[Map]	GFZ
Tue, 24 Apr
Tue, 24 Apr 12:23 UTC	M 4.6 / 10 km - [info]	(291 km)	Myanmar	[Map]	GFZ
Sun, 27 May
Sun, 27 May 18:16 UTC	M 3.5 / 10 km - [info]	(474 km)	MYANMAR	[Map]	EMSC
Sun, 17 Jun
Sun, 17 Jun 13:21 UTC	M 4.7 / 10 km - [info]	(303 km)	Myanmar	[Map]	GFZ
Yangon / MMI II (Very weak shaking)
(157.4 km S from epicenter) / MMI II (Very weak shaking) (via app)
(Myanmar) (163 km S from epicenter)(no details): I feel earthquark (via EMSC)
(Myanmar) (158 km S from epicenter)(no details): Feel it (via EMSC)
Thanlyin (Myanmar (Burma)) (168 km S from epicenter)(no details): 6th floor wobbled and felt light headed. Not strong a gentle sway... (via EMSC)
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Sun, 17 Jun 13:42 UTC	M 4.6 / 24.1 km - [info]	(298 km)	- 28km WSW of Pyu, Burma	[Map]	USGS
Falakata (1155.7 km NW from epicenter) / MMI II (Very weak shaking)
Fri, 13 Jul
Fri, 13 Jul 12:07 UTC	M 4.7 / 10 km - [info]	(221 km)	- 39km WNW of Prome, Burma	[Map]	USGS
burma / MMI IX (Violent shaking): it was shaken i love being shaken it make me feeeel gooooooooood. yaaaaaa I enjoyed it so much it plesured my baaaady
Wed, 25 Jul
Wed, 25 Jul 14:23 UTC	M 4.5 / 10 km - [info]	(250 km)	MYANMAR	[Map]	EMSC
(176.8 km SW from epicenter) / not felt (via app)
Thu, 20 Sep
Thu, 20 Sep 15:41 UTC	M 4.1 / 10 km - [info]	(412 km)	MYANMAR	[Map]	EMSC
Wed, 10 Oct
Wed, 10 Oct 10:28 UTC	M 5.2 / 11 km - [info]	Myanmar	[Map]	GFZ
Sat, 27 Oct
Sat, 27 Oct 09:16 UTC	M 5.0 / 10 km - [info]	(206 km)	Myanmar	[Map]	GFZ
Kunming, Yunnan, China. (1002.2 km NE from epicenter) / not felt (via app)
(Myanmar) (41 km SW from epicenter)(no details): Just a little seconds of duration and it's noticeable. (via EMSC)

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