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

Jan 11 18:33: Magnitude recalculated from 5.7 to 5.8.
Jan 11 18:38: Magnitude recalculated from 5.8 to 6.0.
Jan 11 18:56: Magnitude recalculated from 6.0 to 5.9.
Jan 11 18:38: Magnitude recalculated from 5.8 to 6.0.
Jan 11 18:56: Magnitude recalculated from 6.0 to 5.9.
Magnitude: 5.9
Depth: 10.0 km
Epicenter latitude / longitude: 18.39°N / 96.06°E [Map]
Nearest volcano: Popa (290 km)
Primary data source: GFZ
Data for same earthquake as reported from other agencies
Time | Mag. / Depth | Location | Map | Source |
Thu, 11 Jan | ||||
Thu, 11 Jan 18:26 UTC | M 6.0 / 10 km | MYANMAR | [Map] | EMSC |
Thu, 11 Jan 18:26 UTC | M 6.0 / 10 km | - 39km WSW of Pyu, Burma | [Map] | USGS |
Thu, 11 Jan 18:26 UTC | M 5.8 / 16 km | SW of Pyu, Myanmar | [Map] | GeoAu |
Thu, 11 Jan 18:26 UTC | M 6.0 / 10 km | Myanmar | [Map] | INGV |
Thu, 11 Jan 18:26 UTC | M 6.2 / 10 km | 缅甸 | [Map] | CEIC |
"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)
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.
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 / MMI V (Moderate shaking)
Yangon / MMI VI (Strong 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)
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 (aftershocks) - show
Earthquakes in same area up to 1 year afterwards (likely aftershocks)
Time | Mag. / Depth | Location | Map | Source | |
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 |
Bahan Township, Yangon (166.6 km S from epicenter) / MMI V (Moderate shaking) (via app) | |||||
(158.4 km S from epicenter) / MMI IV (Light shaking) (via app) | |||||
(360.6 km SSE from epicenter) / MMI III (Weak shaking) (via app) | |||||
Yangon (Myanmar (Burma)) (168 km S from epicenter)(no details): Really Shaking.i feel it. (via EMSC) | |||||
Yangon (Myanmar (Burma)) (174 km S from epicenter)(no details): While I was sleeping it happened (via EMSC) | |||||
Read all reports | |||||
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] | (291 km) | - 43km WSW of Pyu, Burma | [Map] | USGS |
Krabi (1179.1 km N from epicenter) / MMI II (Very weak shaking) | |||||
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 |
Chiang Mai Hotel Duangtawan / MMI IV (Light shaking) | |||||
Fri, 12 Jan 15:23 UTC | M 4.9 / 10 km - [info] | (281 km) | Myanmar | [Map] | GFZ |
Yangon / MMI IV (Light shaking): Today! I felt many shaking times. I think at least 5 times. | |||||
Sat, 13 Jan | |||||
Sat, 13 Jan 23:29 UTC | M 4.6 / 10 km - [info] | (300 km) | - 37km WSW of Pyu, Burma | [Map] | USGS |
Yangon inya myaing (170.5 km S from epicenter) / MMI IV (Light shaking): Bed shook and noise of banging roof | |||||
Sun, 14 Jan | |||||
Sun, 14 Jan 17:49 UTC | M 4.7 / 10 km - [info] | (305 km) | - 42km WSW of Pyu, Burma | [Map] | USGS |
(43.9 km WNW from epicenter) / MMI II (Very weak shaking) (via app) | |||||
Chiang Mai / MMI III (Weak shaking) | |||||
Mon, 22 Jan | |||||
Mon, 22 Jan 07:37 UTC | M 4.7 / 10 km - [info] | (304 km) | - 39km WSW of Pyu, Burma | [Map] | USGS |
(44.9 km WSW from epicenter) / MMI II (Very weak shaking) (via app) | |||||
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 |
yangon / MMI IV (Light shaking) | |||||
Sat, 17 Mar | |||||
Sat, 17 Mar 19:59 UTC | M 5.0 / 10 km - [info] | (300 km) | Myanmar | [Map] | GFZ |
(663.8 km SE from epicenter) / not felt (via app) | |||||
Fri, 20 Apr | |||||
Fri, 20 Apr 04:16 UTC | M 4.8 / 10 km - [info] | (289 km) | Myanmar I FELT IT | [Map] | GFZ |
Yangon (Myanmar (Burma)) (177 km S from epicenter)(no details): just shaking (via EMSC) | |||||
Fri, 20 Apr 22:29 UTC | M 5.0 / 10 km - [info] | (298 km) | Myanmar I FELT IT | [Map] | GFZ |
Sat, 21 Apr | |||||
Sat, 21 Apr 22:41 UTC | M 4.6 / 10 km - [info] | (293 km) | Myanmar I FELT IT | [Map] | GFZ |
Sun, 22 Apr | |||||
Sun, 22 Apr 18:31 UTC | M 5.0 / 10 km - [info] | (298 km) | Myanmar I FELT IT | [Map] | GFZ |