In the morning of Friday July 17th, 2026, a shallow MAG-4.9 earthquake hit under land 62 miles from Mandalay in Myanmar. China and India are also near its epicenter.
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Earthquake Summary
The earthquake struck on land in Myanmar, 62 miles (100 km) north 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: | Jul 17, 2026 07:56AM (Yangon Time) - Jul 17, 2026 01:26 Universal Time. |
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| Location: | 62 mi north of Mandalay, Myanmar. Coordinates 22°51'54"N 95°58'37"E. |
| Map: |  Map of area around epicenter. Click to open in Google Maps. |
| Magnitude: | MAG 4.9 Detected by 9 stations. Maximum Error Range ±0.103 . |
| 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
3 countries can be found within 300km of the epicenter of this earthquake: Myanmar , China and India .
Located 27 miles (44 km) north-east of the epicenter of this earthquake, Shwebo (Sagain, Myanmar) is the nearest significant population center.
Multiple major population centers exist within 300km of the earthquake that struck today. Mandalay is located 62 mi to the south. Monywa is located 75 mi to the southwest. Pyin Oo Lwin is located 65 mi to the south-east.
An overview of nearby towns and cities is available in the overview below.
Overview of nearby places
| Distance | Place |
|---|---|
| 27 mi (44 km) SW from epicenter |
Shwebo Sagain, Myanmar. |
| 34 mi (55 km) E from epicenter |
Mogok Mandalay, Myanmar. |
| 62 mi (100 km) S from epicenter |
Mandalay Mandalay, Myanmar. |
| 65 mi (105 km) SE from epicenter |
Pyin Oo Lwin Mandalay, Myanmar. |
| 68 mi (110 km) S from epicenter |
Sagaing Sagain, Myanmar. |
| 75 mi (121 km) SW from epicenter |
Monywa Sagain, Myanmar. |
| 88 mi (141 km) S from epicenter |
Kyaukse Mandalay, Myanmar. |
| 104 mi (168 km) S from epicenter |
Myingyan Mandalay, Myanmar. |
| 113 mi (182 km) E from epicenter |
Lashio Shan, Myanmar. |
| 113 mi (182 km) NW from epicenter |
Mawlaik Sagain, Myanmar. |
| 120 mi (193 km) SW from epicenter |
Pakokku Magway, Myanmar. |
| 125 mi (201 km) NE from epicenter |
Bhamo Kachin, Myanmar. |
| 137 mi (221 km) S from epicenter |
Meiktila Mandalay, Myanmar. |
| 230 km (143 mi) NE from epicenter |
Mengmao Yunnan, China. |
| 237 km (147 mi) NE from epicenter |
Zhangfeng Yunnan, China. |
| 152 mi (244 km) W from epicenter |
Hakha Chin, Myanmar. |
| 155 mi (249 km) SW from epicenter |
Chauk Magway, Myanmar. |
| 158 mi (255 km) SE from epicenter |
Taunggyi Shan, Myanmar. |
| 168 mi (271 km) S from epicenter |
Yamethin Mandalay, Myanmar. |
| 273 km (170 mi) NW from epicenter |
Kakching Manipur, India. |
| 275 km (171 mi) NE from epicenter |
Nongzhang Yunnan, China. |
| 276 km (171 mi) NE from epicenter |
Taiping Yunnan, China. |
| 282 km (175 mi) NE from epicenter |
Zhefang Yunnan, China. |
| 282 km (175 mi) NW from epicenter |
Thoubāl Manipur, India. |
| 286 km (178 mi) NE from epicenter |
Yingjiang Yunnan, China. |
| 286 km (178 mi) NW from epicenter |
Churāchāndpur Manipur, India. |
| 288 km (179 mi) NW from epicenter |
Mayāng Imphāl Manipur, India. |
| 288 km (179 mi) NW from epicenter |
Moirāng Manipur, India. |
| 180 mi (290 km) SW from epicenter |
Yenangyaung Magway, Myanmar. |
| 299 km (186 mi) NW from epicenter |
Imphāl Manipur, India. |
Aftershocks detected
This main shock was followed by 1 smaller aftershock. At a distance of 31 mi (51 km) south-east of this earthquake, an aftershock struck 16 mins later. It measured a magnitude of 4.1
Overview of foreshocks and aftershocks
| Classification | Magnitude | When | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Shock This Earthquake |
M 4.9 |
Jul 17, 2026 07:56AM (Yangon Time) | - |
| Aftershock | M 4.1 |
16 mins later Jul 17, 2026 08:12AM (Yangon Time) | 31 mi (51 km) SE 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. This is the strongest earthquake to hit since April 21st, 2026, when a 5 magnitude earthquake hit 146 mi (236 km) further northwest. An even stronger magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck on March 28th, 2025.
In total, 74 earthquakes with a magnitude of 4.9 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
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 4.9. 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 11/08/26 02:38 (). 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.
- US Geographic Society (USGS): Earthquake us7000t173
- European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC): Earthquake 20260717_0000029
- Geonames.org: World Cities Database
- Google Maps: Static API
- Earthquakelist.org: Historic Earthquakes Database
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