Magnitude 3.9 Earthquake Strikes Myanmar; Follows Earlier Tremors

• A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar late Sunday night at 11:04 PM IST, with a depth of 93 kilometers.
• The National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported the tremor, which occurred on January 25, 2026.
• Earlier the same day, Myanmar experienced two smaller earthquakes of magnitudes 3.5 and 3.6 within 14 minutes.
• Myanmar is highly vulnerable to earthquakes and tsunamis due to its location between four tectonic plates (Indian, Eurasian, Sunda, Burma plates).
• The Sagaing Fault, a major transform fault, increases seismic hazard for densely populated areas like Sagaing, Mandalay, Bago, and Yangon.

Why It Matters: Myanmar experienced a 3.9 magnitude earthquake, following two smaller tremors, highlighting its high seismic vulnerability.