In the late afternoon of Saturday February 22nd, 2025, a significant Magnitude 5.2 earthquake hit under land 156 miles from Mandalay in Myanmar. Other countries near the epicenter include India and Bangladesh.
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Earthquake Summary
The earthquake struck on land in Myanmar, 156 miles (251 km) west-southwest of Mandalay. The center of this earthquake had a quite shallow depth of 34 km. Shallow earthquakes usually have a larger impact than earthquakes deep in the earth.
| Date and Time: | Feb 22, 2025 05:03PM (Yangon Time) - Feb 22, 2025 10:33 Universal Time. |
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| Location: | 216 km ESE of Chattogram, Chittagong, Bangladesh. Coordinates 21°28'56"N 93°42'29"E. |
| Map: |  Map of area around epicenter. Click to open in Google Maps. |
| Magnitude: | MAG 5.2 Detected by 110 stations. Maximum Error Range ±0.055 . |
| Depth: | 34 mi (55 km) A quite shallow depth. |
| Tsunami Risk: | Tsunami very unlikely While this was a shallow earthquake, it appears to have occurred under land with a magnitude not strong enough to cause tsunami's. Always stay cautious - More info here. |
Nearby towns and cities
3 countries can be found within 300km of the epicenter of this earthquake: Myanmar , India and Bangladesh .
The closest significant population center near the earthquake is Hakha in Chin, Myanmar. Hakha is located 81 miles (130 km) south of the epicenter.
Multiple major population centers exist within 300km of the earthquake that struck today. Chattogram is located 216 km to the west-northwest. Mandalay is located 156 mi to the east-northeast. Cox’s Bāzār is located 176 km to the west.
An overview of nearby towns and cities is available in the overview below.
Overview of nearby places
| Distance | Place |
|---|---|
| 81 mi (130 km) N from epicenter |
Hakha Chin, Myanmar. |
| 82 mi (132 km) ESE from epicenter |
Chauk Magway, Myanmar. |
| 135 km (84 mi) NW from epicenter |
Saiha Mizoram, India. |
| 89 mi (143 km) E from epicenter |
Pakokku Magway, Myanmar. |
| 162 km (101 mi) WSW from epicenter |
Teknāf Chittagong, Bangladesh. |
| 101 mi (163 km) ENE from epicenter |
Monywa Sagain, Myanmar. |
| 103 mi (165 km) SE from epicenter |
Yenangyaung Magway, Myanmar. |
| 106 mi (171 km) SSW from epicenter |
Sittwe Rakhine, Myanmar. |
| 173 km (107 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Bāndarban Chittagong, Bangladesh. |
| 108 mi (174 km) E from epicenter |
Myingyan Mandalay, Myanmar. |
| 176 km (109 mi) W from epicenter |
Cox’s Bāzār Chittagong, Bangladesh. |
| 184 km (114 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Sātkania Chittagong, Bangladesh. |
| 186 km (116 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Lunglei Mizoram, India. |
| 117 mi (189 km) SE from epicenter |
Minbu Magway, Myanmar. |
| 121 mi (195 km) SE from epicenter |
Magway Magway, Myanmar. |
| 200 km (124 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Patiya Chittagong, Bangladesh. |
| 216 km (134 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Chattogram Chittagong, Bangladesh. |
| 218 km (135 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Raojān Chittagong, Bangladesh. |
| 220 km (137 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Serchhīp Mizoram, India. |
| 145 mi (233 km) ESE from epicenter |
Meiktila Mandalay, Myanmar. |
| 148 mi (238 km) ENE from epicenter |
Shwebo Sagain, Myanmar. |
| 238 km (148 mi) NW from epicenter |
Bibir Hat Chittagong, Bangladesh. |
| 149 mi (239 km) E from epicenter |
Sagaing Sagain, Myanmar. |
| 244 km (152 mi) NW from epicenter |
Manikchari Chittagong, Bangladesh. |
| 156 mi (251 km) NNE from epicenter |
Mawlaik Sagain, Myanmar. |
| 156 mi (251 km) ENE from epicenter |
Mandalay Mandalay, Myanmar. |
| 156 mi (251 km) E from epicenter |
Kyaukse Mandalay, Myanmar. |
| 157 mi (252 km) SE from epicenter |
Taungdwingyi Magway, Myanmar. |
| 254 km (158 mi) NW from epicenter |
Khagrachhari Chittagong, Bangladesh. |
| 259 km (161 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Sandwīp Chittagong, Bangladesh. |
| 270 km (168 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Aizawl Mizoram, India. |
| 173 mi (278 km) ESE from epicenter |
Yamethin Mandalay, Myanmar. |
| 176 mi (283 km) SE from epicenter |
Myaydo Magway, Myanmar. |
| 284 km (176 mi) NW from epicenter |
Chhāgalnāiya Chittagong, Bangladesh. |
| 177 mi (285 km) SSE from epicenter |
Thayetmyo Magway, Myanmar. |
| 180 mi (290 km) ENE from epicenter |
Pyin Oo Lwin Mandalay, Myanmar. |
| 293 km (182 mi) NW from epicenter |
Feni Chittagong, Bangladesh. |
Risk of aftershocks?
We monitor for foreshocks or aftershocks that have a magnitude of 2.5+ and occur within 100km (62 mi) of the epicenter of this earthquake. So far no such earthquakes have been detected.
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.
In only six percent of cases, significant earthquakes are followed by a larger main shock, making the current earthquake a foreshock. While the chance of this happening is not so large, it is adviced to maintain cautiousness in the hours and days following a major earthquake.
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 154 mi (248 km) further north-northeast. An even stronger magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck on April 13th, 2016.
In total, 14 earthquakes with a magnitude of 5.2 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 9 months.
Tsunami very unlikely
While MAG-6.5+ earthquakes may cause tsunami's, it appears that the epicenter of this earthquake hit under land. In addition, the reported depth is deeper than 100km, making the risk of a tsunami even less likely. 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 5.2. Earthquakes of this strength are unlikely to trigger a tsunami. |
This earthquake occurred at a depth of of 34 mi (55 km). Earthquakes this shallow could trigger a tsunami. |
Sources
Last updated 22/02/25 20:28 (). 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 us7000pffe
- Geonames.org: World Cities Database
- Google Maps: Static API
- Earthquakelist.org: Historic Earthquakes Database
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