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.
Taungoo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 139 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 13 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Taungoo roughly every 26 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Taungoo in 2018. A total of 48 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Taungoo that year. The strongest had a 6 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 | 124 | 89.21% |
| Mag. 5 | 13 | 9.35% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 1.44% |
| 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 124 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 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Taungoo on the afternoon of December 1, 2024 at 14:27 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 143km west-southwest of Taungoo at a depth of 81km 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, 139 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Taungoo. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 26 days.
