Latest earthquakes near Hakha, Chin today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Hakha, Chin, Myanmar, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Hakha? If an earthquake is happening right now near Hakha (also known as ဟားခါးမြို့), it will show up within minutes.
Hakha Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 505 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Hakha, Chin 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 Hakha roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Hakha in 2020. A total of 72 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Hakha 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 Hakha in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Hakha 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 | 458 | 90.69% |
| Mag. 5 | 43 | 8.51% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.79% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Hakha
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hakha 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 Hakha 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 Hakha 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 Hakha, Chin 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 Hakha.
Nearest earthquakes from Hakha
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Hakha, Chin. 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 Hakha.
When was the last earthquake in Hakha, Chin?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Hakha on the night of May 7, 2024 at 02:20 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 150km north-northeast of Hakha at a depth of 33km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hakha, Chin in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hakha, Chin?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Hakha 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 Hakha since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hakha, Chin?
In the past 10 years, 505 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hakha. This averages to 51 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
