3.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Myanmar, Shallow Depth Raises Concern

• A 3.8 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS).
• The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 11 km, increasing the risk of stronger ground shaking and potential aftershocks.
• Shallow earthquakes are generally more dangerous due to shorter travel distances for seismic waves, leading to greater structural damage and casualties.
• Myanmar is highly vulnerable to earthquakes and tsunamis, situated between four active tectonic plates: Indian, Eurasian, Sunda, and Burma plates.
• The Sagaing Fault, a 1,400-kilometer transform fault, poses significant seismic hazard to densely populated regions like Sagaing, Mandalay, Bago, and Yangon.