Latest earthquakes near Bago, Myanmar today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bago, Myanmar, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bago? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bago, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Bago Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Bago. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Bago and elsewhere.
May 17, 2025 10:24PM
On Saturday Evening a Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck near Mandalay in Myanmar.
Apr 13, 2025 08:54AM
DAMAGING M5.1 Earthquake hit near Mandalay in Myanmar on Sunday Morning.
Mar 28, 2025 12:50PM
On Friday Afternoon a DESTRUCTIVE M7.7 Earthquake struck near Mandalay in Myanmar.
Bago Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 278 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Bago, Myanmar in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 27 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bago roughly every 13 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bago in 2025. A total of 75 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Bago that year. The strongest had a 5.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bago in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Bago 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 | 255 | 91.73% |
| Mag. 5 | 21 | 7.55% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.72% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Bago
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bago occurred on Aug 24, 2016 17:04 local time (Asia/Yangon timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 151 miles (243 km) north-northwest of Pyay, at a depth of 51 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Bago in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on May 23, 1912 08:48, 147 miles (236 km) north-northwest of Taungoo. It is the strongest earthquake near Bago 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 Bago, 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 Bago.
Earthquakes by city in Bago
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Bago, Myanmar.
Use this regional Bago earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Nyaunglebin, Tharyarwady, Pyu, Letpandan, Thanatpin and Paungde.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Bago.
When was the last earthquake in Bago, Myanmar?
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Bago on the evening of May 17, 2025 at 22:24 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 279km north of Taungoo at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bago, Myanmar in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bago, Myanmar?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Bago on the morning of May 23, 1912 at 08:48 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 236km north of Taungoo at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bago since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bago, Myanmar?
In the past 10 years, 278 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bago. This averages to 28 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
