Naypyidaw [Myanmar]: A mild earthquake measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale struck Myanmar in the early hours of Monday, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS).
In a post on X, the NCS reported, “Earthquake of magnitude 3.3 occurred on 10/11/2025 at 01:57:33 IST, located at latitude 22.89°N and longitude 94.31°E, at a depth of 110 km in Myanmar.”
Myanmar remains highly vulnerable to moderate and strong earthquakes, as well as potential tsunami hazards along its extensive coastline. The country lies at the intersection of four tectonic plates — the Indian, Eurasian, Sunda, and Burma plates — which makes it seismically active.
Following the devastating magnitude 7.7 and 6.4 earthquakes that struck central Myanmar on March 28, the World Health Organization (WHO) had warned of escalating health risks for displaced populations, including tuberculosis (TB), HIV, and vector- and water-borne diseases.
A 1,400-kilometre-long transform fault, known as the Sagaing Fault, runs through Myanmar, linking the Andaman spreading centre to the northern collision zone. This fault poses a major seismic threat to the cities of Sagaing, Mandalay, Bago, and Yangon — home to nearly half of Myanmar’s population.
Although Yangon lies some distance from the fault line, it remains at significant risk due to its dense population. Historically, the region has faced severe tremors, including a powerful 7.0-magnitude quake in 1903 that originated in Bago and also affected Yangon.
