A significant M5.1 earthquake struck under land 81 miles from Mawlaik in Myanmar in the night of Friday January 24th, 2025. Other countries near the epicenter include India and China.
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Earthquake Summary
The earthquake struck on land in Myanmar, 81 miles (131 km) north-northeast of Mawlaik in Sagain. The center of this earthquake had an intermediate depth of 78 km.
| Date and Time: | Jan 24, 2025 00:53 (Kolkata Time) - Jan 23, 2025 19:23 Universal Time. |
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| Location: | 120 km east of Imphāl, Manipur, India. Coordinates 24°37'21"N 95°7'4"E. |
| Map: |  Map of area around epicenter. Click to open in Google Maps. |
| Magnitude: | MAG 5.1 Detected by 215 stations. Maximum Error Range ±0.039 . |
| Depth: | 78 mi (126 km) An intermediate depth. |
| Tsunami Risk: | Tsunami very unlikely Tsunami's are usually caused by MAG-6.5+ earthquakes, less than 100km shallow, and with an epicenter under sea. Neither of this seems to be the case. Always stay cautious - More info here. |
Nearby towns and cities
India , Myanmar and China are all located within 300km distance of the epicenter of the earthquake.
The closest significant population center near the earthquake is Thoubāl in Manipur, India. Thoubāl is located 113 kilometer (70 mi) east of the epicenter.
Multiple major population centers exist within 300km of the earthquake that struck today. Imphāl is located 120 km to the west. Aizawl is located 263 km to the west-southwest. Dimāpur is located 201 km to the northwest.
A complete list of nearby places is included below.
Overview of nearby places
| Distance | Place |
|---|---|
| 113 km (70 mi) W from epicenter |
Thoubāl Manipur, India. |
| 116 km (72 mi) W from epicenter |
Kakching Manipur, India. |
| 120 km (75 mi) W from epicenter |
Imphāl Manipur, India. |
| 124 km (77 mi) W from epicenter |
Mayāng Imphāl Manipur, India. |
| 81 mi (131 km) SSW from epicenter |
Mawlaik Sagain, Myanmar. |
| 132 km (82 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Phek Manipur, India. |
| 136 km (85 mi) W from epicenter |
Moirāng Manipur, India. |
| 150 km (93 mi) WSW from epicenter |
Churāchāndpur Manipur, India. |
| 155 km (96 mi) NW from epicenter |
Kohīma Nagaland, India. |
| 161 km (100 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Zunheboto Nagaland, India. |
| 185 km (115 mi) N from epicenter |
Tuensang Nagaland, India. |
| 185 km (115 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Wokha Nagaland, India. |
| 199 km (124 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Mokokchūng Nagaland, India. |
| 201 km (125 mi) NW from epicenter |
Dimāpur Nagaland, India. |
| 206 km (128 mi) NW from epicenter |
Bokajān Assam, India. |
| 217 km (135 mi) NW from epicenter |
Diphu Assam, India. |
| 135 mi (218 km) E from epicenter |
Bhamo Kachin, Myanmar. |
| 220 km (137 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Hāflong Assam, India. |
| 233 km (145 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Lumding Railway Colony Assam, India. |
| 235 km (146 mi) W from epicenter |
Silchar Assam, India. |
| 235 km (146 mi) N from epicenter |
Mon Nagaland, India. |
| 147 mi (236 km) SSE from epicenter |
Shwebo Sagain, Myanmar. |
| 147 mi (237 km) SE from epicenter |
Mogok Mandalay, Myanmar. |
| 240 km (149 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Golāghāt Assam, India. |
| 240 km (149 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Mariāni Assam, India. |
| 152 mi (245 km) ENE from epicenter |
Myitkyina Kachin, Myanmar. |
| 251 km (156 mi) W from epicenter |
Kolasib Mizoram, India. |
| 254 km (158 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Jorhāt Assam, India. |
| 258 km (160 mi) W from epicenter |
Hailākāndi Assam, India. |
| 263 km (163 mi) WSW from epicenter |
Aizawl Mizoram, India. |
| 267 km (166 mi) N from epicenter |
Sibsāgar Assam, India. |
| 267 km (166 mi) N from epicenter |
Sonāri Assam, India. |
| 167 mi (268 km) SW from epicenter |
Hakha Chin, Myanmar. |
| 274 km (170 mi) WSW from epicenter |
Serchhīp Mizoram, India. |
| 274 km (170 mi) NW from epicenter |
Hojāi Assam, India. |
| 276 km (171 mi) E from epicenter |
Zhangfeng Yunnan, China. |
| 276 km (171 mi) E from epicenter |
Taiping Yunnan, China. |
| 279 km (173 mi) E from epicenter |
Nongzhang Yunnan, China. |
| 174 mi (280 km) S from epicenter |
Monywa Sagain, Myanmar. |
| 280 km (174 mi) W from epicenter |
Karīmganj Assam, India. |
| 285 km (177 mi) E from epicenter |
Yingjiang Yunnan, China. |
| 287 km (178 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Mengmao Yunnan, China. |
| 287 km (178 mi) N from epicenter |
Nāmrup Assam, India. |
| 297 km (185 mi) N from epicenter |
Nahorkatiya Assam, India. |
| 300 km (186 mi) W from epicenter |
Dharmanagar Tripura, India. |
Shaking reported by 128 people in 2 countries
People that feel an earthquake may report their experience to the US Geographic Survey. Currently, 128 people have reported shaking in 43 places in 2 countries (Bangladesh, India).We keep updating this article as more ground reports become available. You may report that you felt this earthquake here.
Places with most reports:
- Dacca, Dhāka, Bangladesh: 13 people.
- Dimapur, Nagaland, India: 11 people.
- Shillong, Meghalaya, India: 10 people.
- Ţungī, Gazipur, Bangladesh: 9 people.
- Gauhati, Assam, India: 9 people.
- Sualkuchi, Assam, India: 7 people.
- Silhaţ, Silhaţ, Bangladesh: 7 people.
- Dispur, Assam, India: 5 people.
- Tezpur, Assam, India: 4 people.
- Narayanganj, Nārāyanganj, Bangladesh: 4 people.
Risk of aftershocks?
This earthquake did not have any significant foreshocks nor aftershocks occurring within 100km (62 mi) of its epicenter.
Earthquakes can create aftershocks. These are generally at least 1 magnitude lower than any main shock, and as time passes the chance and strength of aftershocks decreases.
The chance that a significant earthquake like this one is followed by an even larger earthquake is not so large. On average, scientists estimate a 94% chance that a major earthquake will not be followed by an even larger one. It is still adviced to be aware of this risk
Read: How to Stay Safe during an Earthquake (cdc.gov).Earthquakes like this happen often in the region
Earthquakes of this strength are very common in the region. This is the strongest earthquake to hit since May 29th, 2024, when a 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit 81 mi (130 km) further south-southwest. An even stronger magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck on April 13th, 2016.
In total, 21 earthquakes with a magnitude of 5.1 or higher have been registered within 300km (186 mi) of this epicenter in the past 10 years. This comes down to an average of once every 6 months.
Tsunami very unlikely
It is very unlikely that this eartquake will cause any tsunami's. The reported magnitude is lower than the MAG-6.5 strength required to cause any earthquakes. In addition, this earthquake was not very shallow and appears to have occurred under land. However always stay cautious and monitor advice from local authorities.
Tsunami Risk Factors
| Factor | Under Sea? | MAG-6.5 or stronger? | Shallow depth? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explanation | Almost all tsunami's are caused by earthquakes with their epicenter under sea or very near the sea. However stay cautious in coastal areas as earthquakes on land may cause landslides into sea, potentially still causing a local tsunami. | Under MAG 6.5: Very unlikely to cause a tsunami. MAG 6.5 to 7.5: Destructive tsunami's do occur, but are uncommon. Likely to observe small sea level changes. MAG 7.6+: Earthquakes with these magnitudes might produce destructive tsunami's. |
Most destructive tsunami's are caused by shallow earthquakes with a depth between 0 and 100km under the surface of the earth. Deeper tsunami's are unlikely to displace to ocean floor. |
| This Earthquake | Not this earthquake. This earthquake appears to have struck on land far from any coast. |
Not this earthquake. This earthquake had a magnitude of 5.1. Earthquakes of this strength are unlikely to trigger a tsunami. |
Not this earthquake. This earthquake occurred at a depth of 78 mi (126 km). Earthquakes this deep in the earth are unlikely to trigger a tsunami. |
Sources
Last updated 26/01/25 18:28 (). As more information on this earthquake becomes available this article will be updated. This article is automatically composed based on data originating from multiple sources.
- US Geographic Society (USGS): Earthquake us6000plwf
- European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC): Earthquake 20250123_0000200
- Geonames.org: World Cities Database
- Google Maps: Static API
- Earthquakelist.org: Historic Earthquakes Database
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