In the early morning of Tuesday April 21st, 2026, a significant MAG-5.0 earthquake hit under land 68 miles from Mawlaik in Myanmar. Other nearby countries are India and Bangladesh.
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Earthquake Summary
The earthquake struck on land in Myanmar, 68 miles (109 km) north of Mawlaik in Sagain. The center of this earthquake had an intermediate depth of 63 km.
| Date and Time: | Apr 21, 2026 05:59 (Kolkata Time) - Apr 21, 2026 00:29 Universal Time. |
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| Location: | 70 km east of Imphāl, Manipur, India. Coordinates 24°36'14"N 94°35'46"E. |
| Map: |  Map of area around epicenter. Click to open in Google Maps. |
| Magnitude: | MAG 5.0 Detected by 155 stations. Maximum Error Range ±0.045 . |
| Depth: | 63 mi (101 km) An intermediate depth. |
| Tsunami Risk: | Tsunami very unlikely Tsunami's are usually caused by MAG-6.5+ earthquakes, less than 100km shallow, and with an epicenter under sea. Neither of this seems to be the case. Always stay cautious - More info here. |
Nearby towns and cities
This earthquake struck within proximity of multiple countries. India , Myanmar and Bangladesh are all within 300km distance of its epicenter.
Located 61 kilometer (38 mi) east of the epicenter of this earthquake, Thoubāl (Manipur, India) is the nearest significant population center.
Multiple major population centers exist within 300km of the earthquake that struck today. Imphāl is located 70 km to the west. Aizawl is located 214 km to the southwest. Sylhet is located 277 km to the west.
An overview of nearby towns and cities is available in the overview below.
Overview of nearby places
| Distance | Place |
|---|---|
| 61 km (38 mi) W from epicenter |
Thoubāl Manipur, India. |
| 63 km (39 mi) W from epicenter |
Kakching Manipur, India. |
| 70 km (43 mi) W from epicenter |
Imphāl Manipur, India. |
| 72 km (45 mi) W from epicenter |
Mayāng Imphāl Manipur, India. |
| 84 km (52 mi) W from epicenter |
Moirāng Manipur, India. |
| 98 km (61 mi) W from epicenter |
Churāchāndpur Manipur, India. |
| 68 mi (109 km) S from epicenter |
Mawlaik Sagain, Myanmar. |
| 119 km (74 mi) N from epicenter |
Phek Manipur, India. |
| 129 km (80 mi) NW from epicenter |
Kohīma Nagaland, India. |
| 152 km (94 mi) N from epicenter |
Zunheboto Nagaland, India. |
| 169 km (105 mi) N from epicenter |
Wokha Nagaland, India. |
| 170 km (106 mi) NW from epicenter |
Dimāpur Nagaland, India. |
| 171 km (106 mi) W from epicenter |
Hāflong Assam, India. |
| 178 km (111 mi) NW from epicenter |
Bokajān Assam, India. |
| 181 km (112 mi) NW from epicenter |
Diphu Assam, India. |
| 183 km (114 mi) W from epicenter |
Silchar Assam, India. |
| 186 km (116 mi) N from epicenter |
Tuensang Nagaland, India. |
| 192 km (119 mi) N from epicenter |
Mokokchūng Nagaland, India. |
| 192 km (119 mi) NW from epicenter |
Lumding Railway Colony Assam, India. |
| 199 km (124 mi) W from epicenter |
Kolasib Mizoram, India. |
| 206 km (128 mi) W from epicenter |
Hailākāndi Assam, India. |
| 214 km (133 mi) SW from epicenter |
Aizawl Mizoram, India. |
| 222 km (138 mi) N from epicenter |
Golāghāt Assam, India. |
| 228 km (142 mi) W from epicenter |
Karīmganj Assam, India. |
| 230 km (143 mi) N from epicenter |
Mariāni Assam, India. |
| 230 km (143 mi) SW from epicenter |
Serchhīp Mizoram, India. |
| 234 km (145 mi) NW from epicenter |
Hojāi Assam, India. |
| 149 mi (240 km) SW from epicenter |
Hakha Chin, Myanmar. |
| 242 km (150 mi) N from epicenter |
Mon Nagaland, India. |
| 243 km (151 mi) N from epicenter |
Jorhāt Assam, India. |
| 247 km (153 mi) W from epicenter |
Dharmanagar Tripura, India. |
| 157 mi (253 km) SE from epicenter |
Shwebo Sagain, Myanmar. |
| 264 km (164 mi) W from epicenter |
Kailāshahar Tripura, India. |
| 265 km (165 mi) N from epicenter |
Sibsāgar Assam, India. |
| 268 km (167 mi) SW from epicenter |
Lunglei Mizoram, India. |
| 168 mi (270 km) SE from epicenter |
Mogok Mandalay, Myanmar. |
| 168 mi (270 km) E from epicenter |
Bhamo Kachin, Myanmar. |
| 272 km (169 mi) N from epicenter |
Sonāri Assam, India. |
| 277 km (172 mi) W from epicenter |
Sylhet Sylhet, Bangladesh. |
| 176 mi (283 km) S from epicenter |
Monywa Sagain, Myanmar. |
| 286 km (178 mi) W from epicenter |
Maulavi Bāzār Sylhet, Bangladesh. |
| 287 km (178 mi) SW from epicenter |
Saiha Mizoram, India. |
| 289 km (180 mi) NW from epicenter |
Tezpur Assam, India. |
| 291 km (181 mi) NW from epicenter |
Morigaon Assam, India. |
| 292 km (181 mi) N from epicenter |
Naharlagun Arunachal Pradesh, India. |
| 293 km (182 mi) N from epicenter |
Itānagar Arunachal Pradesh, India. |
| 294 km (183 mi) W from epicenter |
Shillong Meghalaya, India. |
| 183 mi (295 km) E from epicenter |
Myitkyina Kachin, Myanmar. |
| 297 km (185 mi) N from epicenter |
North Lakhimpur Assam, India. |
| 297 km (185 mi) NW from epicenter |
Dhing Assam, India. |
| 299 km (186 mi) W from epicenter |
Chhātak Sylhet, Bangladesh. |
Shaking reported by 14 people in 2 countries
People that feel an earthquake may report their experience to the US Geographic Survey. Currently, 14 people have reported shaking in 9 places in 2 countries (India, Bangladesh).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: 3 people.
- Kohīma, Nagaland, India: 2 people.
- Dimapur, Nagaland, India: 2 people.
- Silchar, Assam, India: 2 people.
- Nagaon, Assam, India: 1 person.
- Silhaţ, Silhaţ, Bangladesh: 1 person.
- Dispur, Assam, India: 1 person.
- Shillong, Meghalaya, India: 1 person.
- Dacca, Dhāka, Bangladesh: 1 person.
Aftershocks detected
Since this main shock, 1 smaller aftershock was detected. A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit 3 hrs later 27 mi (43 km) west of this earthquake.
Overview of foreshocks and aftershocks
| Classification | Magnitude | When | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Shock This Earthquake |
M 5.0 |
Apr 21, 2026 05:59AM (Kolkata Time) | - |
| Aftershock | M 3.3 |
3 hrs later Apr 21, 2026 09:03AM (Kolkata Time) | 27 mi (43 km) W 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. This is the strongest earthquake to hit since February 6th, 2026, when a 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit 80 mi (129 km) further south. An even stronger magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck on November 25th, 2021.
In total, 55 earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 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 2 months.
Tsunami very unlikely
It is very unlikely that this eartquake will cause any tsunami's. The reported magnitude is lower than the MAG-6.5 strength required to cause any earthquakes. In addition, this earthquake was not very shallow and appears to have occurred under land. 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. Earthquakes of this strength are unlikely to trigger a tsunami. |
Not this earthquake. This earthquake occurred at a depth of 63 mi (101 km). Earthquakes this deep in the earth are unlikely to trigger a tsunami. |
Sources
Last updated 21/04/26 08:38 (). 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 us6000srqj
- European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC): Earthquake 20260421_0000006
- Geonames.org: World Cities Database
- Google Maps: Static API
- Earthquakelist.org: Historic Earthquakes Database
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