Latest earthquakes near Myanmar today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Myanmar, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Myanmar? If an earthquake is happening right now near Myanmar (also known as မြန်မာ), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 hour ago (Apr 12 05:03PM Yangon) |
M 4.2 | 17 mi S from Mandalay |
| 2 hours ago (Apr 12 03:50PM Yangon) |
M 3.5 | 80 mi NW from Monywa |
| 3 hours ago (Apr 12 03:08PM Yangon) |
M 3.6 | 51 mi N from Bago |
| 11 hours ago (Apr 12 06:49AM Yangon) |
M 3.7 | 19 mi SSE from Taungoo |
| 21 hours ago (Apr 11 08:47PM Yangon) |
M 4.6 | 22 mi N from Nay Pyi Taw |
| 23 hours ago (Apr 11 07:03PM Yangon) |
M 3.7 | 40 mi NNE from Mandalay |
| 1 day ago (Apr 11 05:22PM Yangon) |
M 4.3 | 179 mi WNW from Hakha |
| 1 day ago (Apr 11 03:19PM Yangon) |
M 4.5 | 18 mi NNE from Nay Pyi Taw |
| 1 day ago (Apr 11 11:28AM Yangon) |
M 4.9 | 10 mi E from Meiktila |
| 1 day ago (Apr 11 10:59AM Yangon) |
M 4.8 | 9 mi ENE from Meiktila |
| 1 day ago (Apr 11 09:02AM Yangon) |
M 4.6 | 55 mi SE from Pyay |
| 1 day ago (Apr 11 08:43AM Yangon) |
M 3.5 | 54 mi NNE from Nay Pyi Taw |
| 1 day ago (Apr 10 10:47PM Yangon) |
M 3.9 | 20 mi SSW from Mandalay |
| 2 days ago (Apr 10 09:23AM Yangon) |
M 3.9 | 2 mi ENE from Taungoo |
| 2 days ago (Apr 9 11:55PM Yangon) |
M 3.5 | 44 mi N from Mandalay |
| 2 days ago (Apr 9 11:45PM Yangon) |
M 4.2 | 58 mi WNW from Monywa |
| 2 days ago (Apr 9 10:29PM Yangon) |
M 3.5 | 21 mi S from Mandalay |
| 2 days ago (Apr 9 09:10PM Yangon) |
M 3.6 | 38 mi SSW from Mandalay |
| 3 days ago (Apr 9 03:17PM Yangon) |
M 4.0 | 39 mi N from Mandalay |
| 3 days ago (Apr 9 02:28PM Yangon) |
M 4.7 | 54 mi N from Mandalay |
| 3 days ago (Apr 9 04:51AM Yangon) |
M 3.6 | 49 mi SSE from Mandalay |
| 4 days ago (Apr 8 05:05PM Yangon) |
M 3.9 | 19 mi SSW from Taungoo |
| 4 days ago (Apr 8 12:42PM Yangon) |
M 3.5 | 15 mi E from Mandalay |
| 4 days ago (Apr 8 11:49AM Yangon) |
M 4.3 | 9 mi NE from Mandalay |
| 4 days ago (Apr 8 04:18AM Yangon) |
M 4.3 | 37 mi WSW from Taunggyi |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Myanmar
Recent Myanmar Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Myanmar. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Myanmar and elsewhere.
Mar 30, 2025 01:38PM
On Sunday Afternoon a Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck near Mandalay in Myanmar.
Mar 29, 2025 03:50PM
On Saturday Afternoon a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck near Nay Pyi Taw in Myanmar.
Mar 28, 2025 01:02PM
On Friday Afternoon a DAMAGING M6.7 AFTERSHOCK struck near Mandalay in Myanmar.
Mar 28, 2025 12:50PM
On Friday Afternoon a DESTRUCTIVE M7.7 Earthquake struck near Mandalay in Myanmar.
Mar 18, 2025 02:19PM
On Tuesday Afternoon a Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck near Mawlaik in Myanmar.
Myanmar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1166 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Myanmar in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 116 earthquakes per year, or 9 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Myanmar roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Myanmar in 2023. A total of 141 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Myanmar that year. The strongest had a 5.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Myanmar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Myanmar during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 1070 | 91.77% |
| Mag. 5 | 88 | 7.55% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 0.6% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.09% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Myanmar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Myanmar occurred on Mar 28, 2025 12:50 local time (Asia/Yangon timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.7 and struck 11 miles (17 km) west of Mandalay, at a depth of 6 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Myanmar in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on May 23, 1912 08:48, 21 miles (33 km) west of Taunggyi. It is the strongest earthquake near Myanmar in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Myanmar in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Myanmar.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 15 days ago (Mar 28 12:50PM Yangon) |
M 7.7 | 11 mi W from Mandalay |
| Apr 13, 2016 08:25PM (Yangon) |
M 6.9 | 110 mi NW from Mandalay |
| Aug 24, 2016 05:04PM (Yangon) |
M 6.8 | 37 mi NNW from Yenangyaung |
| 15 days ago (Mar 28 01:02PM Yangon) |
M 6.7 | 21 mi SSW from Mandalay |
| Nov 26, 2021 06:15AM (Yangon) |
M 6.2 | 14 mi NNW from Hakha |
| Nov 21, 2019 06:20AM (Yangon) |
M 6.2 | 176 mi SSE from Kēng Tung |
| May 21, 2021 08:18PM (Yangon) |
M 6.1 | 165 mi E from Myitkyina |
| Jan 12, 2018 12:56AM (Yangon) |
M 6.0 | 46 mi SSW from Taungoo |
| Jul 21, 2022 11:37PM (Yangon) |
M 5.9 | 34 mi S from Kēng Tung |
| May 31, 2023 05:50PM (Yangon) |
M 5.9 | 75 mi WSW from Myitkyina |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Myanmar
Earthquakes by region of Myanmar
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Myanmar.
- Ayeyarwady
- Bago
- Chin
- Kachin
- Kayah
- Kayin
- Magway
- Mandalay
- Mon
- Nay Pyi Taw
- Rakhine (ရခိုင်)
- Rangoon (Yangon)
- Sagain
- Shan
- Tanintharyi
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Myanmar.
When was the last earthquake in Myanmar?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Myanmar on the afternoon of April 12, 2025 at 17:03 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 27km south of Mandalay at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Myanmar in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Myanmar?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Myanmar on the morning of May 23, 1912 at 08:48 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 33km northwest of Taunggyi at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Myanmar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Myanmar?
In the past 10 years, 1166 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Myanmar. This averages to 117 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
