Under land 55 miles from Yenangyaung in Myanmar, a significant MAG-5.2 aftershock occurred in the evening of Tuesday February 3rd, 2026. Other nearby countries are Bangladesh and India.
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Earthquake Summary
The earthquake struck on land in Myanmar, 55 miles (89 km) west of Yenangyaung in Magway. The center of this earthquake had a quite shallow depth of 42 km. Shallow earthquakes usually have a larger impact than earthquakes deep in the earth.
| Date and Time: | Feb 3, 2026 10:21PM (Yangon Time) - Feb 3, 2026 15:51 Universal Time. |
|---|---|
| Location: | 55 mi west of Yenangyaung, Magway, Myanmar. Coordinates 20°33'14"N 94°1'27"E. |
| Map: |  Map of area around epicenter. Click to open in Google Maps. |
| Magnitude: | MAG 5.2 Detected by 140 stations. Maximum Error Range ±0.048 . |
| Depth: | 42 mi (68 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 , Bangladesh and India .
Located 55 miles (89 km) west of the epicenter of this earthquake, Yenangyaung (Magway, Myanmar) is the nearest significant population center.
Multiple large cities are in proximity of today's earthquake. Mandalay is located 165 mi to the north-east. Nay Pyi Taw is located 147 mi to the east-southeast. Sittwe is located 78 mi to the west-southwest.
The table below provides an overview of all places in proximity of today's earthquake.
Overview of nearby places
| Distance | Place |
|---|---|
| 55 mi (89 km) E from epicenter |
Yenangyaung Magway, Myanmar. |
| 57 mi (91 km) ENE from epicenter |
Chauk Magway, Myanmar. |
| 61 mi (98 km) ESE from epicenter |
Minbu Magway, Myanmar. |
| 65 mi (105 km) ESE from epicenter |
Magway Magway, Myanmar. |
| 78 mi (126 km) WSW from epicenter |
Sittwe Rakhine, Myanmar. |
| 87 mi (140 km) NE from epicenter |
Pakokku Magway, Myanmar. |
| 106 mi (170 km) ESE from epicenter |
Taungdwingyi Magway, Myanmar. |
| 108 mi (174 km) NE from epicenter |
Myingyan Mandalay, Myanmar. |
| 112 mi (181 km) SE from epicenter |
Myaydo Magway, Myanmar. |
| 183 km (114 mi) W from epicenter |
Teknāf Chittagong, Bangladesh. |
| 114 mi (183 km) SE from epicenter |
Thayetmyo Magway, Myanmar. |
| 121 mi (194 km) E from epicenter |
Meiktila Mandalay, Myanmar. |
| 129 mi (208 km) NNE from epicenter |
Monywa Sagain, Myanmar. |
| 137 mi (221 km) E from epicenter |
Yamethin Mandalay, Myanmar. |
| 143 mi (230 km) SE from epicenter |
Pyay Bago, Myanmar. |
| 231 km (144 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Cox’s Bāzār Chittagong, Bangladesh. |
| 147 mi (236 km) N from epicenter |
Hakha Chin, Myanmar. |
| 147 mi (237 km) ESE from epicenter |
Nay Pyi Taw Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar. |
| 241 km (150 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Saiha Mizoram, India. |
| 152 mi (245 km) ESE from epicenter |
Pyinmana Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar. |
| 154 mi (248 km) ENE from epicenter |
Kyaukse Mandalay, Myanmar. |
| 156 mi (251 km) NE from epicenter |
Sagaing Sagain, Myanmar. |
| 261 km (162 mi) NW from epicenter |
Bāndarban Chittagong, Bangladesh. |
| 165 mi (266 km) NE from epicenter |
Mandalay Mandalay, Myanmar. |
| 266 km (165 mi) NW from epicenter |
Sātkania Chittagong, Bangladesh. |
| 172 mi (277 km) SE from epicenter |
Paungde Bago, Myanmar. |
| 176 mi (283 km) NE from epicenter |
Shwebo Sagain, Myanmar. |
| 178 mi (286 km) SSE from epicenter |
Myanaung Ayeyarwady, Myanmar. |
| 287 km (178 mi) NW from epicenter |
Patiya Chittagong, Bangladesh. |
| 292 km (181 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Lunglei Mizoram, India. |
Shaking reported by 2 people
People that feel an earthquake may report their experience to the US Geographic Survey. Currently, 2 people have reported shaking in 2 places in 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:
- Calcutta, Bangla, India: 1 person.
- Barabazar, Bangla, India: 1 person.
This is likely an aftershock
This earthquake was an aftershock. A larger mag. 5.9 earthquake struck 7 mi (12 km) southwest in advance of this 5.2 earthquake around 17 mins earlier.
Overview of foreshocks and aftershocks
| Classification | Magnitude | When | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Shock | M 5.9 |
Feb 3, 2026 10:04PM (Yangon Time) | - |
| Aftershock This Earthquake |
M 5.2 |
17 mins later Feb 3, 2026 10:21PM (Yangon Time) | 7 mi (12 km) NE 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.
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. In total, 15 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 8 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 42 mi (68 km). Earthquakes this shallow could trigger a tsunami. |
Sources
Last updated 03/02/26 22:38 (). 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 us6000s65j
- European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC): Earthquake 20260203_0000230
- Geonames.org: World Cities Database
- Google Maps: Static API
- Earthquakelist.org: Historic Earthquakes Database
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