Latest earthquakes near Chin, Myanmar today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Chin, Myanmar, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Chin? If an earthquake is happening right now near Chin, it will show up within minutes.
Chin Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 500 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Chin, Myanmar in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 50 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Chin roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Chin in 2020. A total of 72 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Chin that year. The strongest had a 5.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Chin in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Chin 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 | 456 | 91.2% |
| Mag. 5 | 40 | 8.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.8% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Chin
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chin occurred on Apr 13, 2016 20:25 local time (Asia/Yangon timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 86 miles (138 km) east-northeast of Hakha, at a depth of 85 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Chin in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Sep 12, 1946 21:50, 147 miles (236 km) east-northeast of Hakha. It is the strongest earthquake near Chin 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 Chin, 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 Chin.
Earthquakes by city in Chin
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Chin.
When was the last earthquake in Chin, Myanmar?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Chin on the evening of December 20, 2024 at 19:43 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 136km north-northeast of Hakha at a depth of 75km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chin, Myanmar in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chin, Myanmar?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Chin on the evening of September 12, 1946 at 21:50 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 236km east-northeast of Hakha at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Chin since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chin, Myanmar?
In the past 10 years, 500 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chin. This averages to 50 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
