Significant M5.4 Earthquake hit 68mi from Mawlaik in Myanmar on Wednesday Morning.

Written by Earthquakelist.org on March 5th, 2025. Last updated March 9th, 2025.

In the morning of Wednesday March 5th, 2025, a significant Magnitude 5.4 earthquake hit under land 68 miles from Mawlaik in Myanmar. Shaking may have been felt by a total of 14 million people. Other countries near the epicenter include India and Bangladesh.

Earthquake Summary

The earthquake struck on land in Myanmar, 68 miles (109 km) north-northeast of Mawlaik in Sagain. The center of this earthquake had an intermediate depth of 55 km.

Date and Time:	Mar 5, 2025 11:06 (Kolkata Time) - Mar 5, 2025 05:36 Universal Time.
Location:	78 km ESE of Imphāl, Manipur, India. Coordinates 24°35'34"N 94°41'3"E.
Map:	Map of area around epicenter. Click to open in Google Maps.
Magnitude:	MAG 5.4 Detected by 19 stations. Maximum Error Range ±0.071 .
Depth:	55 mi (89 km) An intermediate depth.
Max. Intensity:	V Moderate On the Modified Mercalli Scale.
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.

Minimal impact predicted

Based on scientific estimates by the US Geographic Survey (USGS), the risk of high fatalities for this earthquake is classified at level GREEN (low). They expect an 65% likelyhood of between 0 and 1 fatalities, and a 96% chance that the number of fatalities falls no higher than 10.

The USGS classifies the economic impact of this earthquake at level GREEN (low). They expect an 65% likelyhood of between 0 and 1 million US Dollars in economic damage and impact, and a 96% chance that the economic impact of this earthquake falls no higher than 10 million USD.

Roughly 14 million people exposed to shaking

An estimated 14 million have been exposed to shaking (An MMI or Modified Mercalli Intensity level II or higher) as a result of this earthquake according scientific estimates published by the USGS.

The highest earthquake impact level for this earthquake is IV, which corresponds with light shaking and likely no damage. Roughly 2,757,000 people are expected to be exposed to this level. Intensity level III was experienced by the majority of people (around 10 million). In their region, weak shaking and probably no damage can be expected.

People in 2 countries have been exposed to shaking. In India , around 10 million people, with impact levels up to IV (light shaking, likely no damage). In Myanmar , around 4.4 million people.

People	MMI Level	Shaking	Damage
0	I	Not noticable	None
954,800	II	Very weak	None
10,340,000	III	Weak	Probably none
2,757,000	IV	Light	Likely none
0	V	Moderate	Very light
0	VI	Strong	Light
0	VII	Very Strong	Moderate
0	VIII	Severe	Moderate to heavy
0	IX	Violent	Heavy
0	X	Extreme	Very heavy

Nearby towns and cities

India , Myanmar and Bangladesh are all located within 300km distance of the epicenter of the earthquake.

Located 70 kilometer (43 mi) east of the epicenter of this earthquake, Thoubāl (Manipur, India) is the nearest significant population center. Thoubāl experienced an earthquake intensity (MMI Scale) of roughly IV. That level implies light shaking and likely no damage.

Multiple major population centers exist within 300km of the earthquake that struck today. Imphāl is located 78 km to the west-northwest and experienced an intensity of IV (light shaking, likely no damage). Aizawl is located 221 km to the west-southwest (intensity unknown, possibly low). Sylhet is located 286 km to the west (intensity unknown, possibly low).

An overview of nearby towns and cities is available in the overview below. If places don't have intensity data available, it likely means the experienced impact in those places was fairly small.

Overview of nearby places

Cities and Towns around the epicenter of this earthquake.
Distance	Place	Intensity (MMI)
70 km (43 mi) W from epicenter	Thoubāl Manipur, India.	IV Light
72 km (45 mi) W from epicenter	Kakching Manipur, India.	IV Light
78 km (48 mi) WNW from epicenter	Imphāl Manipur, India.	IV Light
80 km (50 mi) W from epicenter	Mayāng Imphāl Manipur, India.	IV Light
92 km (57 mi) W from epicenter	Moirāng Manipur, India.	IV Light
107 km (66 mi) WSW from epicenter	Churāchāndpur Manipur, India.	III Weak
68 mi (109 km) SSW from epicenter	Mawlaik Sagain, Myanmar.	III Weak
121 km (75 mi) N from epicenter	Phek Manipur, India.	III Weak
133 km (83 mi) NNW from epicenter	Kohīma Nagaland, India.	III Weak
154 km (96 mi) N from epicenter	Zunheboto Nagaland, India.	III Weak
173 km (107 mi) NNW from epicenter	Wokha Nagaland, India.	III Weak
176 km (109 mi) NW from epicenter	Dimāpur Nagaland, India.	III Weak
180 km (112 mi) WNW from epicenter	Hāflong Assam, India.	III Weak
183 km (114 mi) NNW from epicenter	Bokajān Assam, India.	III Weak
187 km (116 mi) N from epicenter	Tuensang Nagaland, India.	III Weak
188 km (117 mi) NW from epicenter	Diphu Assam, India.	III Weak
192 km (119 mi) W from epicenter	Silchar Assam, India.	III Weak
193 km (120 mi) N from epicenter	Mokokchūng Nagaland, India.	III Weak
199 km (124 mi) NW from epicenter	Lumding Railway Colony Assam, India.	III Weak
207 km (129 mi) WSW from epicenter	Kolasib Mizoram, India.
215 km (134 mi) W from epicenter	Hailākāndi Assam, India.
221 km (137 mi) WSW from epicenter	Aizawl Mizoram, India.
225 km (140 mi) NNW from epicenter	Golāghāt Assam, India.
233 km (145 mi) N from epicenter	Mariāni Assam, India.
236 km (147 mi) SW from epicenter	Serchhīp Mizoram, India.	II Weak
237 km (147 mi) W from epicenter	Karīmganj Assam, India.
241 km (150 mi) N from epicenter	Mon Nagaland, India.
242 km (150 mi) NW from epicenter	Hojāi Assam, India.	III Weak
151 mi (243 km) SSW from epicenter	Hakha Chin, Myanmar.
245 km (152 mi) NNW from epicenter	Jorhāt Assam, India.
154 mi (248 km) SSE from epicenter	Shwebo Sagain, Myanmar.
256 km (159 mi) W from epicenter	Dharmanagar Tripura, India.
162 mi (261 km) E from epicenter	Bhamo Kachin, Myanmar.
163 mi (263 km) SE from epicenter	Mogok Mandalay, Myanmar.	II Weak
266 km (165 mi) N from epicenter	Sibsāgar Assam, India.
272 km (169 mi) N from epicenter	Sonāri Assam, India.
273 km (170 mi) W from epicenter	Kailāshahar Tripura, India.
274 km (170 mi) SW from epicenter	Lunglei Mizoram, India.	II Weak
174 mi (280 km) S from epicenter	Monywa Sagain, Myanmar.
286 km (178 mi) W from epicenter	Sylhet Sylhet, Bangladesh.
178 mi (287 km) ENE from epicenter	Myitkyina Kachin, Myanmar.
291 km (181 mi) SW from epicenter	Saiha Mizoram, India.
295 km (183 mi) NW from epicenter	Tezpur Assam, India.
295 km (183 mi) W from epicenter	Maulavi Bāzār Sylhet, Bangladesh.
296 km (184 mi) NNW from epicenter	Naharlagun Arunachal Pradesh, India.
296 km (184 mi) NNE from epicenter	Nāmrup Assam, India.
297 km (185 mi) NNW from epicenter	Itānagar Arunachal Pradesh, India.
298 km (185 mi) NW from epicenter	Morigaon Assam, India.
299 km (186 mi) NNW from epicenter	North Lakhimpur Assam, India.

Earthquake Intensity Map

The maximum intensity (MMI Scale) caused by this earthquake is IV. The map below shows in which areas this earthquake was the most and least impactful. It is based on data from the US Geographic Survey.

I Not felt

II Weak

III Weak

IV Light

V Moderate

VI Strong

VII Very Strong

VIII Severe

IX Violent

X Extreme

Earthquake Intensity Map based on Shakemap Data provided by USGS.

Shaking reported by 22 people in 2 countries

People that feel an earthquake may report their experience to the US Geographic Survey. Currently, 22 people have reported shaking in 14 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:

Manipur, Manipur, India: 4 people.
Dacca, Dhāka, Bangladesh: 2 people.
Ţungī, Gazipur, Bangladesh: 2 people.
Silhaţ, Silhaţ, Bangladesh: 2 people.
Gauhati, Assam, India: 2 people.
Silchar, Assam, India: 2 people.
Dhamrai, Dhāka, Bangladesh: 1 person.
Bongaigaon, Assam, India: 1 person.
Dispur, Assam, India: 1 person.
Dulia Gaon, Assam, India: 1 person.

2 Aftershocks detected

This main shock was followed by 2 smaller aftershocks. At a distance of 5 mi (8 km) west-southwest of this earthquake, an aftershock struck 1 hr later. It measured a magnitude of 4.3

Overview of foreshocks and aftershocks

Detected MAG2.5+ earthquakes within within 100km (62 mi), that occurred in the three days before and after the main shock.
Classification	Magnitude	When	Where
Main Shock This Earthquake	M 5.4	Mar 5, 2025 11:06AM (Kolkata Time)	-
Aftershock	M 4.3	1 hr later Mar 5, 2025 12:20PM (Kolkata Time)	5 mi (8 km) WSW from Main Shock.
Aftershock	M 3.8	3 days later Mar 8, 2025 08:22AM (Kolkata Time)	52 mi (83 km) SSW from Main Shock.

More earthquakes coming?

The risk of aftershocks decreases rapidly over time. Usually, aftershocks are at least one order of magnitude lower than a main shock.

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 74 mi (119 km) further south. An even stronger magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck on April 13th, 2016.

In total, 16 earthquakes with a magnitude of 5.4 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 8 months.

Tsunami very unlikely

DISCLAIMER: We strongly suggest to closely monitor advice from local authorities with regards to tsunami risks. Our analysis is based on automatically collected data from external sources, and these might contain mistakes. In addition, earthquakes can cause landslides that may lead to a tsunami, or be a followed by another, potentially stonger, earthquake.

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 5.4. Earthquakes of this strength are unlikely to trigger a tsunami.	This earthquake occurred at a depth of of 55 mi (89 km). Earthquakes this shallow could trigger a tsunami.

Sources

Last updated 09/03/25 04:58 (). 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.