Latest earthquakes near Taungoo, Bago today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Taungoo, Bago, Myanmar, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Taungoo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Taungoo (also known as တောင်ငူမြို့), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Taungoo Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Taungoo. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Taungoo and elsewhere.
Feb 3, 2026 10:21PM
On Tuesday Evening a Significant M5.2 AFTERSHOCK struck near Yenangyaung in Myanmar.
Feb 3, 2026 10:04PM
Significant M5.9 Earthquake hit near Yenangyaung in Myanmar on Tuesday Evening.
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.
Taungoo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 242 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Taungoo, Bago in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 24 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Taungoo roughly every 15 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Taungoo in 2025. A total of 104 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Taungoo 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 Taungoo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Taungoo 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 | 224 | 92.56% |
| Mag. 5 | 16 | 6.61% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.83% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Taungoo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Taungoo occurred on Aug 24, 2016 17:04 local time (Asia/Yangon timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 183 miles (294 km) north-west of Taungoo, at a depth of 51 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Taungoo 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-west of Taungoo. It is the strongest earthquake near Taungoo 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 Taungoo, 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 Taungoo.
Nearest earthquakes from Taungoo
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Taungoo, 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 Taungoo.
When was the last earthquake in Taungoo, Bago?
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Taungoo on the evening of February 3, 2026 at 22:21 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 309km northwest of Taungoo at a depth of 68km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Taungoo, Bago in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Taungoo, Bago?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Taungoo 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 Taungoo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Taungoo, Bago?
In the past 10 years, 242 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Taungoo. This averages to 24 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.
