2012 Shwebo earthquake
| UTC time | 2012-11-11 01:12:40 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 601885134 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 11 November 2012 |
| Local time | 07:42:40 MMT |
| Magnitude | 6.8 Mw |
| Depth | 9.8 km (6 mi) |
| Epicenter | 23°00′50″N 95°52′59″E / 23.014°N 95.883°E |
| Areas affected | Burma |
| Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe) |
| Casualties | 26 dead + 12 missing |
The 2012 Shwebo earthquake occurred at 07:42 local time (01:12 UTC) on 11 November in Myanmar. It had a magnitude of 6.8 on the moment magnitude scale and a maximum perceived intensity of VIII (Severe) on the Mercalli intensity scale. The epicenter was near the town of Male, 52 km NNE of the city of Shwebo, 64 km west of Mogok and 120 km north of Mandalay. Significant damage and possible casualties have been reported from near the epicenter, with up to 26 people dead and many more injured. Part of a bridge under construction fell into the Irrawaddy River near Shwebo and a gold mine collapsed at Sintku. An aftershock with a magnitude of 5.8 followed at 17:24 local time (10:54 UTC).