Latest earthquakes near Pyay, Bago today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Pyay, Bago, Myanmar, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Pyay? If an earthquake is happening right now near Pyay (also known as Pye), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Pyay Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Pyay. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Pyay and elsewhere.
May 18, 2026 08:35AM
On Monday Morning a Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck 2km from Myanmar.
Pyay Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 256 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Pyay, Bago in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 25 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Pyay roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Pyay in 2025. A total of 86 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Pyay that year. The strongest had a 5.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Pyay in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Pyay 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 | 234 | 91.41% |
| Mag. 5 | 20 | 7.81% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.78% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Pyay
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Pyay 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 Pyay in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on May 23, 1912 08:48, 186 miles (299 km) north-northwest of Pyay. It is the strongest earthquake near Pyay in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Pyay, Bago 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 Pyay.
Nearest earthquakes from Pyay
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Pyay, Bago. 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 Pyay.
When was the last earthquake in Pyay, Bago?
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Pyay on the morning of May 18, 2026 at 08:35 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 289km south-east of Pyay at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Pyay, Bago in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Pyay, Bago?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Pyay on the morning of May 23, 1912 at 08:48 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 299km north-east of Pyay at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Pyay since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Pyay, Bago?
In the past 10 years, 256 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Pyay. This averages to 26 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 days.
