Latest earthquakes near Pathein, Ayeyarwady today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Pathein, Ayeyarwady, Myanmar, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Pathein? If an earthquake is happening right now near Pathein (also known as ပုသိမ်မြို့), it will show up within minutes.
Pathein Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 146 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Pathein, Ayeyarwady in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 14 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Pathein roughly every 25 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Pathein in 2018. A total of 46 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Pathein that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Pathein in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Pathein 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 | 132 | 90.41% |
| Mag. 5 | 13 | 8.9% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.68% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Pathein
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Pathein occurred on Jan 12, 2018 00:56 local time (Asia/Yangon timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 141 miles (227 km) north-east of Pathein, at a depth of 6 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Pathein in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Dec 4, 1930 01:21, 143 miles (230 km) north-east of Pathein. It is the strongest earthquake near Pathein in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Pathein, Ayeyarwady 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 Pathein.
Nearest earthquakes from Pathein
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Pathein, Ayeyarwady. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Pathein.
When was the last earthquake in Pathein, Ayeyarwady?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Pathein on the afternoon of December 1, 2024 at 14:27 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 190km north-northeast of Pathein at a depth of 81km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Pathein, Ayeyarwady in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Pathein, Ayeyarwady?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Pathein on the night of December 4, 1930 at 01:21 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 230km north-east of Pathein at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Pathein since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Pathein, Ayeyarwady?
In the past 10 years, 146 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Pathein. This averages to 15 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 25 days.
