Post by : Rameen Ariff

A Myanmar earthquake of magnitude 4.4 hit the country early on Thursday morning, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The earthquake was felt deep under the ground and caused concern in nearby areas.

The Myanmar earthquake happened at 6:04 AM Indian Standard Time (IST) on December 18, 2025. Officials said the quake occurred at a depth of 100 kilometers, which means it was deep inside the earth. Because of this deep level, no immediate damage or injury reports have come so far.

The NCS shared full details on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). The post confirmed the earthquake location in Myanmar, with latitude 26.07 North and longitude 97.00 East. The center also advised people to stay alert and informed.

This is not the first time the region has felt earth movement this month. On December 13, another Myanmar earthquake of magnitude 3.9 struck the same region. That quake happened at a depth of 115 kilometers. Earlier, on December 11, a 3.8 magnitude earthquake was also recorded. On December 10, the area experienced a stronger quake of 4.6 magnitude at 138 kilometers depth.

Myanmar is known to be a high-risk earthquake zone. The country lies between four big tectonic plates — the Indian Plate, Eurasian Plate, Sunda Plate, and Burma Plate. These plates move slowly but strongly under the earth, which often causes earthquakes.

A long fault line called the Sagaing Fault runs through Myanmar. It stretches for about 1,400 kilometers across the country. This fault increases danger for big cities like Sagaing, Mandalay, Bago, and Yangon, where nearly 46 percent of Myanmar’s population lives.

Even though Yangon is not very close to the fault, experts say the city is still at risk because many people live there. In 1903, a powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit Bago and also affected Yangon badly.

In the past, Myanmar has faced deadly earthquakes. On March 28, strong quakes of 7.7 and 6.4 magnitude hit central Myanmar. After that disaster, the World Health Organisation (WHO) warned about serious health risks for thousands of people who lost their homes. These risks included diseases like tuberculosis, HIV, water-borne illnesses, and mosquito-related diseases.

Experts say frequent Myanmar earthquake activity shows the need for strong safety planning and public awareness. People are advised to follow official updates and use trusted tools like the BhooKamp App to stay informed about earthquake alerts.

#Global News