DAMAGING M6.7 AFTERSHOCK hit near Mandalay in Myanmar on Friday Afternoon.

Written by Earthquakelist.org on March 28th, 2025. Last updated April 2nd, 2025.

Under land 20 miles from Mandalay in Myanmar, a DAMAGING and strong MAG-6.7 aftershock occurred in the early afternoon of Friday March 28th, 2025. Earthquakes like this can cause significant economic damage and have a significant risk at casualties.

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Earthquake Summary

The earthquake struck on land in Myanmar, 20 miles (32 km) south-southwest of Mandalay. The center of this earthquake had a very shallow depth of 6 km. Shallow earthquakes usually have a larger impact than earthquakes deep in the earth.

Date and Time:	Mar 28, 2025 01:02PM (Yangon Time) 6 days ago - Mar 28, 2025 06:32 Universal Time.
Location:	20 mi SSW of Mandalay, Myanmar. Coordinates 21°42'26"N 95°58'9"E.
Map:	Map of area around epicenter. Click to open in Google Maps.
Magnitude:	MAG 6.7 Detected by 12 stations. Maximum Error Range ±0.089 .
Depth:	6 mi (10 km) A very shallow depth.
Max. Intensity:	IX Violent On the Modified Mercalli Scale.
Tsunami Risk:	Low Tsunami Risk Mag 6.5+ earthquakes at shallow depth can cause tsunami's, but this epicenter appears to have hit under land, making this less likely. Always stay cautious - More info here.

Significant impact predicted

Based on scientific estimates by the US Geographic Survey (USGS), the risk of high fatalities for this earthquake is classified at level ORANGE (orange). They expect an 33% likelyhood of between 100 and 1,000 fatalities, and a 93% chance that the number of fatalities falls between 10 and 100,000.

The USGS classifies the economic impact of this earthquake at level ORANGE (orange). They expect an 32% likelyhood of between 100 and 1,000 million US Dollars in economic damage and impact, and a 93% chance that the economic impact of this earthquake falls between 10 and 100,000 million USD.

Roughly 22 million people exposed to shaking

This earthquake may have been felt by around 22 million people. That is the expected population size of the area exposed to a level of shaking of II or higher on the Modified Mercalli scale according to the USGS.

Severe shaking and likely moderate to heavy damage may have been experienced by an estimated 217,800 people. At VIII, it is the highest MMI level this earthquake has caused. Intensity level IV was experienced by a large group of people (around 10 million). In their region, light shaking and likely no damage can be expected.

People in 2 countries have been exposed to shaking. In Myanmar , around 22 million people, with impact levels up to VIII (severe shaking, likely moderate to heavy damage). Shaking was experienced by inhabitants of Thailand too.

Nearby towns and cities

This earthquake may have been felt in Myanmar . The closest significant population center near the earthquake is Sagaing in Sagain, Myanmar. Sagaing is located 12 miles (19 km) south of the epicenter. Sagaing experienced an earthquake intensity (MMI Scale) of roughly VII. That level implies very strong shaking and likely moderate damage.

Multiple large cities are in proximity of today's earthquake. Mandalay is located 20 mi to the north-northeast and experienced an intensity of VII (very strong shaking, likely moderate damage). Chattogram is located 432 km to the west (intensity unknown, possibly low). Nay Pyi Taw is located 136 mi to the south and experienced an intensity of IV (light shaking, likely no damage).

The table below provides an overview of all places in proximity of today's earthquake. Where available, the estimated intensity on the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale in each place is included. Places where this information is omitted likely experienced little impact.

Overview of nearby places

Earthquake Intensity Map

The maximum intensity (MMI Scale) caused by this earthquake is VIII. 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

Shaking reported by 87 people in 4 countries

People that feel an earthquake may report their experience to the US Geographic Survey. Currently, 87 people have reported shaking in 41 places in 4 countries (Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar).We keep updating this article as more ground reports become available. You may report that you felt this earthquake here.

Places with most reports:

• Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand: 22 people.
• Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, Thailand: 6 people.
• Rangoon, Rangun, Myanmar: 5 people.
• Phra Pradaeng, Samut Prakan, Thailand: 3 people.
• Sansai, Chiang Mai, Thailand: 3 people.
• Mandalay, Mandalay, Myanmar: 3 people.
• Samut Prakan, Samut Prakan, Thailand: 3 people.
• Lam Luk Ka, Pathum Thani, Thailand: 3 people.
• Bang Kruai, Nonthaburi, Thailand: 3 people.
• Lamphun, Lamphun, Thailand: 2 people.

This is likely an aftershock

This earthquake was an aftershock. A larger mag. 7.7 earthquake struck 20 mi (32 km) north in advance of this 6.7 earthquake around 11 mins earlier.

Overview of foreshocks and aftershocks

More earthquakes coming?

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

Earthquakes like this are common in the region

Earthquakes of this strength occur quite regularly in the region. In total, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of 6.7 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 3 years.

Low Tsunami Risk

There is a low tsunami risk following this earthquake, as it appears the epicenter was under land far away from the coast. However this was a very strong earthquake at a shallow depth that would have a very high risk at causing tsunami's if it would have occurred under sea. Stay cautious and monitor advice from local authorities.

Tsunami Risk Factors

Sources

Last updated 02/04/25 23:58 (21 hours ago). This article is automatically generated based on available data. We keep checking multiple sources for additional information. This article gets updated as new details on this earthquake become available.

1. US Geographic Society (USGS): Earthquake us7000pn9z
2. European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC): Earthquake 20250328_0000067
3. Geonames.org: World Cities Database
4. Google Maps: Static API
5. Earthquakelist.org: Historic Earthquakes Database

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