Under land 56 miles from Yenangyaung in Myanmar, a significant M5.1 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, 56 miles (90 km) west of Yenangyaung in Magway. The center of this earthquake had an intermediate depth of 44 km.
| Date and Time: | Feb 3, 2026 10:21PM (Yangon Time) - Feb 3, 2026 15:51 Universal Time. |
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| Location: | 56 mi west of Yenangyaung, Magway, Myanmar. Coordinates 20°33'46"N 94°0'55"E. |
| Map: |  Map of area around epicenter. Click to open in Google Maps. |
| Magnitude: | MAG 5.1 Detected by 161 stations. Maximum Error Range ±0.045 . |
| Depth: | 44 mi (71 km) An intermediate 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
Myanmar , Bangladesh and India are all located within 300km distance of the epicenter of the earthquake.
The closest significant population center near the earthquake is Yenangyaung in Magway, Myanmar. Yenangyaung is located 56 miles (90 km) west of the epicenter.
Multiple major population centers exist within 300km of the earthquake that struck today. Mandalay is located 165 mi to the north-east. Nay Pyi Taw is located 149 mi to the east-southeast. Sittwe is located 78 mi to the west-southwest.
An overview of nearby towns and cities is available in the overview below.
Overview of nearby places
| Distance | Place |
|---|---|
| 56 mi (90 km) E from epicenter |
Yenangyaung Magway, Myanmar. |
| 57 mi (91 km) ENE from epicenter |
Chauk Magway, Myanmar. |
| 62 mi (99 km) ESE from epicenter |
Minbu Magway, Myanmar. |
| 66 mi (106 km) ESE from epicenter |
Magway Magway, Myanmar. |
| 78 mi (125 km) WSW from epicenter |
Sittwe Rakhine, Myanmar. |
| 87 mi (140 km) NE from epicenter |
Pakokku Magway, Myanmar. |
| 106 mi (171 km) ESE from epicenter |
Taungdwingyi Magway, Myanmar. |
| 108 mi (174 km) NE from epicenter |
Myingyan Mandalay, Myanmar. |
| 182 km (113 mi) W from epicenter |
Teknāf Chittagong, Bangladesh. |
| 114 mi (183 km) SE from epicenter |
Myaydo Magway, Myanmar. |
| 114 mi (184 km) SE from epicenter |
Thayetmyo Magway, Myanmar. |
| 121 mi (195 km) E from epicenter |
Meiktila Mandalay, Myanmar. |
| 129 mi (207 km) NE from epicenter |
Monywa Sagain, Myanmar. |
| 138 mi (222 km) E from epicenter |
Yamethin Mandalay, Myanmar. |
| 230 km (143 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Cox’s Bāzār Chittagong, Bangladesh. |
| 144 mi (231 km) SE from epicenter |
Pyay Bago, Myanmar. |
| 146 mi (235 km) N from epicenter |
Hakha Chin, Myanmar. |
| 149 mi (239 km) ESE from epicenter |
Nay Pyi Taw Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar. |
| 240 km (149 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Saiha Mizoram, India. |
| 153 mi (247 km) ESE from epicenter |
Pyinmana Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar. |
| 155 mi (249 km) ENE from epicenter |
Kyaukse Mandalay, Myanmar. |
| 156 mi (251 km) NE from epicenter |
Sagaing Sagain, Myanmar. |
| 260 km (162 mi) NW from epicenter |
Bāndarban Chittagong, Bangladesh. |
| 264 km (164 mi) NW from epicenter |
Sātkania Chittagong, Bangladesh. |
| 165 mi (266 km) NE from epicenter |
Mandalay Mandalay, Myanmar. |
| 173 mi (278 km) SE from epicenter |
Paungde Bago, Myanmar. |
| 176 mi (283 km) NE from epicenter |
Shwebo Sagain, Myanmar. |
| 286 km (178 mi) NW from epicenter |
Patiya Chittagong, Bangladesh. |
| 179 mi (288 km) SSE from epicenter |
Myanaung Ayeyarwady, Myanmar. |
| 291 km (181 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Lunglei Mizoram, India. |
Shaking reported by 4 people in 2 countries
People that feel an earthquake may report their experience to the US Geographic Survey. Currently, 4 people have reported shaking in 4 places in 2 countries (Myanmar, 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:
- Rangoon, Rangun, Myanmar: 1 person.
- Calcutta, Bangla, India: 1 person.
- Barabazar, Bangla, India: 1 person.
- Mawlamyine, Mon, Myanmar: 1 person.
This is likely an aftershock
This earthquake is likely an aftershock of the MAG-5.8 earthquake that struck 18 mins earlier. That main earthquake hit 10 mi (15 km) south-southwest of the epicenter of this MAG-5.1 aftershock.
Overview of foreshocks and aftershocks
| Classification | Magnitude | When | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Shock | M 5.8 |
Feb 3, 2026 10:04PM (Yangon Time) | - |
| Aftershock This Earthquake |
M 5.1 |
18 mins later Feb 3, 2026 10:21PM (Yangon Time) | 10 mi (15 km) NNE from Main Shock. |
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
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, 16 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 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 5.1. Earthquakes of this strength are unlikely to trigger a tsunami. |
This earthquake occurred at a depth of of 44 mi (71 km). Earthquakes this shallow could trigger a tsunami. |
Sources
Last updated 18/02/26 16:58 (). 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.
- 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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