Shallow 3.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Myanmar

• A magnitude 3.3 earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday, December 5, 2025, at a shallow depth of 10km.
• Earlier that day, a magnitude 3.4 earthquake also occurred in the region at a depth of 110km.
• Myanmar is prone to earthquakes due to its location between four tectonic plates: Indian, Eurasian, Sunda, and Burma.
• The 1,400-kilometer Sagaing Fault increases seismic hazard for major cities including Sagaing, Mandalay, Bago, and Yangon.

Why It Matters: Myanmar faces ongoing earthquake risks, threatening its population and health.