M5.2 earthquake 41 km SSE of Syriam, Burma (Myanmar)
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 41 km SSE of Syriam, Burma (Myanmar) at May 17, 10:05 PM ET, 10 km deep, moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings. 62 people reported feeling it.
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| Magnitude | 5.2 mww |
| Time | 18 May 2026, 02:05 UTC |
| Location | 16.418°, 96.373° – 41 km SSE of Syriam, Burma (Myanmar) |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Felt reports | 62 |
| Max. estimated intensity (MMI) | 6.3 |
| PAGER alert | green |
| USGS event | us6000syg0 |
Other earthquakes nearby this year
| Mag. | Where | When (ET) | Depth | Felt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.9 | 22 km N of Yangon, Burma (Myanmar) | Oct 17, 12:39 PM 364 d ago | 10 km | – |
| 3.5 | 12 km E of Kanbe, Burma (Myanmar) | Jul 3, 8:21 PM 105 d ago | 10 km | 1 report |
About this earthquake
How strong was the 41 km SSE of Syriam, Burma (Myanmar) earthquake?
Magnitude 5.2 (mww), moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings. Depth 10 km. Strongest estimated shaking: intensity 6.3 on the Modified Mercalli scale.
Was it felt?
62 people reported feeling it to the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey; the highest reported intensity was 4.8.
Were there aftershocks?
No earthquakes within 100 km have followed so far in our records.
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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.