Myanmar Hit by Series of Earthquakes; WHO Warns of Health Risks

• A magnitude 3.4 earthquake struck Myanmar on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at a depth of 139 km, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).
• This follows two other recent quakes: a magnitude 3.6 on Monday, January 26, at 112 km depth, and a magnitude 3.9 on Sunday, January 25, at 93 km depth.
• Myanmar is highly susceptible to earthquakes and tsunamis due to its location at the intersection of four tectonic plates: Indian, Eurasian, Sunda, and Burma plates.
• The Sagaing Fault, a 1,400-kilometer transform fault, runs through Myanmar, posing significant seismic risk to densely populated areas like Sagaing, Mandalay, Bago, and Yangon.
• Following earlier 7.7 and 6.4 magnitude quakes on March 28, the WHO issued warnings about health threats such as TB, HIV, and water-borne diseases for displaced populations.

Why It Matters: Myanmar experienced multiple mild earthquakes, highlighting its seismic vulnerability and associated health risks for residents.