In the afternoon of Saturday March 29th, 2025, a shallow and significant MAG-5.1 earthquake hit under land 12 miles from Nay Pyi Taw in Myanmar.
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Earthquake Summary
The earthquake struck on land in Myanmar, 12 miles (19 km) southwest of Nay Pyi Taw. 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 29, 2025 03:50PM (Yangon Time) - Mar 29, 2025 09:20 Universal Time. |
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| Location: | 12 mi SW of Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar. Coordinates 19°36'55"N 96°0'37"E. |
| Map: |  Map of area around epicenter. Click to open in Google Maps. |
| Magnitude: | MAG 5.1 Detected by 142 stations. Maximum Error Range ±0.048 . |
| Depth: | 6 mi (10 km) A very 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
This earthquake may have been felt in Myanmar . Nay Pyi Taw in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar is the nearest significant place from the epicenter. The earthquake occurred 12 miles (19 km) southwest of Nay Pyi Taw.
Major cities near this earthquake: Nay Pyi Taw is located 12 mi to the north-east. Mandalay is located 163 mi to the north. Meiktila is located 88 mi to the north.
The table below provides an overview of all places in proximity of today's earthquake.
Overview of nearby places
| Distance | Place |
|---|---|
| 12 mi (19 km) NE from epicenter |
Nay Pyi Taw Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar. |
| 16 mi (25 km) NE from epicenter |
Pyinmana Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar. |
| 40 mi (65 km) NW from epicenter |
Taungdwingyi Magway, Myanmar. |
| 54 mi (87 km) SSE from epicenter |
Taungoo Bago, Myanmar. |
| 55 mi (88 km) WSW from epicenter |
Myaydo Magway, Myanmar. |
| 57 mi (92 km) N from epicenter |
Yamethin Mandalay, Myanmar. |
| 58 mi (93 km) WSW from epicenter |
Thayetmyo Magway, Myanmar. |
| 75 mi (121 km) SW from epicenter |
Pyay Bago, Myanmar. |
| 78 mi (126 km) E from epicenter |
Loikaw Kayah, Myanmar. |
| 79 mi (127 km) WNW from epicenter |
Magway Magway, Myanmar. |
| 83 mi (134 km) WNW from epicenter |
Minbu Magway, Myanmar. |
| 83 mi (134 km) SSE from epicenter |
Pyu Bago, Myanmar. |
| 85 mi (136 km) SSW from epicenter |
Paungde Bago, Myanmar. |
| 88 mi (141 km) N from epicenter |
Meiktila Mandalay, Myanmar. |
| 94 mi (152 km) NW from epicenter |
Yenangyaung Magway, Myanmar. |
| 103 mi (165 km) SSW from epicenter |
Myanaung Ayeyarwady, Myanmar. |
| 105 mi (169 km) NE from epicenter |
Taunggyi Shan, Myanmar. |
| 117 mi (189 km) NW from epicenter |
Chauk Magway, Myanmar. |
| 124 mi (199 km) SSE from epicenter |
Nyaunglebin Bago, Myanmar. |
| 127 mi (205 km) S from epicenter |
Letpandan Bago, Myanmar. |
| 133 mi (214 km) NNW from epicenter |
Pakokku Magway, Myanmar. |
| 134 mi (215 km) NNW from epicenter |
Myingyan Mandalay, Myanmar. |
| 136 mi (219 km) S from epicenter |
Tharyarwady Bago, Myanmar. |
| 138 mi (222 km) N from epicenter |
Kyaukse Mandalay, Myanmar. |
| 140 mi (226 km) SSW from epicenter |
Hinthada Ayeyarwady, Myanmar. |
| 157 mi (252 km) N from epicenter |
Sagaing Sagain, Myanmar. |
| 160 mi (258 km) SSE from epicenter |
Bago Bago, Myanmar. |
| 163 mi (262 km) N from epicenter |
Mandalay Mandalay, Myanmar. |
| 165 mi (265 km) SSE from epicenter |
Thanatpin Bago, Myanmar. |
| 170 mi (273 km) N from epicenter |
Pyin Oo Lwin Mandalay, Myanmar. |
| 172 mi (277 km) SSE from epicenter |
Kyaikto Mon, Myanmar. |
| 180 mi (289 km) S from epicenter |
Nyaungdon Ayeyarwady, Myanmar. |
| 181 mi (292 km) NNW from epicenter |
Monywa Sagain, Myanmar. |
Shaking reported by 10 people
People that feel an earthquake may report their experience to the US Geographic Survey. Currently, 10 people have reported shaking in 4 places, all within Thailand.We keep updating this article as more ground reports become available. You may report that you felt this earthquake here.
Places with most reports:
- Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, Thailand: 6 people.
- Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand: 2 people.
- Bang Yai, Nonthaburi, Thailand: 1 person.
- Kantang, Trang, Thailand: 1 person.
13 Aftershocks detected
After this earthquake struck, 13 smaller aftershocks occurred. A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit 15 hrs later 17 mi (27 km) east-southeast of this earthquake.
In the days before this main shock, 20 smaller foreshocks were detected. A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit 1 day earlier nearby.
Overview of foreshocks and aftershocks
| Classification | Magnitude | When | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreshock | M 4.8 |
1 day earlier Mar 28, 2025 01:09PM (Yangon Time) | 27 mi (44 km) NNW from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 4.9 |
1 day earlier Mar 28, 2025 01:15PM (Yangon Time) | 28 mi (46 km) SE from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 4.3 |
1 day earlier Mar 28, 2025 02:12PM (Yangon Time) | 62 mi (100 km) ENE from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 4.3 |
1 day earlier Mar 28, 2025 02:12PM (Yangon Time) | 62 mi (100 km) ENE from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.7 |
1 day earlier Mar 28, 2025 03:15PM (Yangon Time) | 30 mi (48 km) SE from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.8 |
1 day earlier Mar 28, 2025 03:22PM (Yangon Time) | 54 mi (86 km) SE from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.8 |
1 day earlier Mar 28, 2025 03:41PM (Yangon Time) | 32 mi (52 km) NE from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 4.5 |
23 hrs earlier Mar 28, 2025 04:25PM (Yangon Time) | 16 mi (25 km) NE from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 4.0 |
21 hrs earlier Mar 28, 2025 07:03PM (Yangon Time) | 17 mi (28 km) N from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.8 |
21 hrs earlier Mar 28, 2025 07:06PM (Yangon Time) | 55 mi (89 km) N from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 4.0 |
20 hrs earlier Mar 28, 2025 07:21PM (Yangon Time) | 20 mi (32 km) NNE from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.7 |
17 hrs earlier Mar 28, 2025 10:27PM (Yangon Time) | 57 mi (93 km) SSE from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 4.4 |
17 hrs earlier Mar 28, 2025 10:57PM (Yangon Time) | 52 mi (83 km) NNE from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 4.5 |
17 hrs earlier Mar 28, 2025 11:16PM (Yangon Time) | 43 mi (69 km) N from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 4.2 |
16 hrs earlier Mar 29, 2025 12:01AM (Yangon Time) | 50 mi (80 km) N from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.5 |
15 hrs earlier Mar 29, 2025 12:35AM (Yangon Time) | 34 mi (55 km) SE from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 4.0 |
15 hrs earlier Mar 29, 2025 01:18AM (Yangon Time) | 25 mi (40 km) ENE from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.6 |
6 hrs earlier Mar 29, 2025 09:49AM (Yangon Time) | 43 mi (69 km) NNW from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.6 |
4 hrs earlier Mar 29, 2025 11:47AM (Yangon Time) | 32 mi (51 km) SE from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.5 |
2 hrs earlier Mar 29, 2025 01:32PM (Yangon Time) | 37 mi (60 km) SE from Main Shock. |
| Main Shock This Earthquake |
M 5.1 |
Mar 29, 2025 03:50PM (Yangon Time) | - |
| Aftershock | M 3.5 |
2 hrs later Mar 29, 2025 06:11PM (Yangon Time) | 39 mi (62 km) NNE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.6 |
7 hrs later Mar 29, 2025 11:02PM (Yangon Time) | 36 mi (58 km) NE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.1 |
8 hrs later Mar 29, 2025 11:24PM (Yangon Time) | 59 mi (95 km) N from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.1 |
8 hrs later Mar 30, 2025 12:16AM (Yangon Time) | 26 mi (42 km) NE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.3 |
15 hrs later Mar 30, 2025 06:38AM (Yangon Time) | 17 mi (27 km) ESE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.1 |
16 hrs later Mar 30, 2025 07:35AM (Yangon Time) | 48 mi (78 km) SE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.7 |
16 hrs later Mar 30, 2025 07:49AM (Yangon Time) | 43 mi (70 km) SSE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.0 |
1 day later Mar 30, 2025 05:36PM (Yangon Time) | 41 mi (67 km) NE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.8 |
2 days later Mar 31, 2025 05:52AM (Yangon Time) | 26 mi (41 km) SE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.5 |
2 days later Mar 31, 2025 02:43PM (Yangon Time) | 46 mi (74 km) NE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.6 |
2 days later Mar 31, 2025 04:21PM (Yangon Time) | 43 mi (70 km) SSE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.6 |
3 days later Apr 1, 2025 04:15AM (Yangon Time) | 46 mi (75 km) NNE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.6 |
3 days later Apr 1, 2025 01:08PM (Yangon Time) | 19 mi (31 km) E from Main Shock. |
More earthquakes coming?
Aftershocks are usually at least 1 order of magnitude less strong than main shocks. The more time passes, the smaller the chance and likely strength of any potential aftershocks.
It's always adviced to be cautious of the risk of a larger shock following any significant earthquake, however this risk is fairly small. There is a roughly 94 percent change that no larger main shock will follow in the days following this earthquake.
Read: How to Stay Safe during an Earthquake (cdc.gov).Earthquakes like this are common in the region
Earthquakes of this strength occur quite regularly in the region. This is the strongest earthquake to hit since March 28th, 2025, when a 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit 145 mi (233 km) further north. An even stronger magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck on March 28th, 2025.
In total, 8 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 year.
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 5.1. Earthquakes of this strength are unlikely to trigger a tsunami. |
This earthquake occurred at a depth of of 6 mi (10 km). Earthquakes this shallow could trigger a tsunami. |
Sources
Last updated 03/04/25 09:38 (). This article contains currently available information about the earthquake and is automatically composed. We continue to update this article up to a few days after the earthquake occurred.
- US Geographic Society (USGS): Earthquake us7000pnkj
- European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC): Earthquake 20250329_0000091
- Geonames.org: World Cities Database
- Google Maps: Static API
- Earthquakelist.org: Historic Earthquakes Database
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