An earthquake of **3.9** magnitude struck Myanmar on Saturday, February 7, 2026, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), India’s official seismological agency that tracks regional events. The shock occurred at 03:01:45 IST (local Myanmar time ~04:01 pm) at coordinates 24.76°N, 94.74°E with a depth of **85 km** (medium/focal depth). The epicenter of the earthquake was near the Myanmar-India border in the Sagaing region, about 35 km west of Tatkon. No damage or casualties were reported due to its low intensity and depth – deeper earthquakes produce fewer vibrations at the surface.

This follows a spate of recent developments in Myanmar:

– February 6 (Friday): **4.9** intensity at 06:03:10 IST, depth 96 km (Latitude 23.42°N, Longitude 94.99°E).

– February 5: **4.5** intensity at 00:09:43 IST, depth 115 km (Latitude 24.91°N, Longitude 95.08°E).

– February 3: A more significant **5.3** intensity at a shallow depth of **20 km** (Latitude 20.45°N, Longitude 93.86°E), with increased risk of aftershocks due to strong impact at the surface.

Shallow earthquakes (typically <30–70 km) are more dangerous, causing intense shaking, structural damage, and potential casualties, while deeper earthquakes dissipate energy before reaching the surface.

Myanmar faces high seismic risk due to its location at the meeting point of the Indian, Eurasian, Sunda and Burma tectonic plates. The **Sagaing Fault**, a major 1,400 km long transform fault that connects the Andaman spreading center to the northern collision zones, increases threats to densely populated areas such as Sagaing, Mandalay, Bago and Yangon (where about 46% of Myanmar’s population lives). Yangon, despite being away from the fault trace, remains at risk – for example, it was significantly affected by the magnitude 7.0 Bago earthquake of 1903. There is also a danger of tsunami on the coastline in this area.

These moderate intensity earthquakes (3.9–5.3) are common in this tectonically active region, but they represent persistent hazards. No major aftershocks or impacts have been recorded following the February 7 event.