Latest earthquakes near Kachin, Myanmar today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kachin, Myanmar, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kachin? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kachin, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 3 days ago (Apr 5 09:33AM Yangon) |
M 3.9 | 143 mi W from Myitkyina |
| 6 days ago (Apr 2 10:17AM Yangon) |
M 4.4 | 149 mi SW from Myitkyina |
| 6 days ago (Apr 2 05:25AM Yangon) |
M 3.6 | 186 mi S from Myitkyina |
| 7 days ago (Apr 1 11:31PM Yangon) |
M 3.5 | 163 mi WSW from Myitkyina |
| 7 days ago (Apr 1 05:31PM Yangon) |
M 5.0 | 248 mi SSW from Myitkyina |
| 9 days ago (Mar 30 10:33PM Yangon) |
M 3.6 | 94 mi NW from Myitkyina |
| 9 days ago (Mar 30 01:38PM Yangon) |
M 5.1 | 239 mi SSW from Myitkyina |
| 11 days ago (Mar 29 12:30AM Yangon) |
M 4.0 | 186 mi S from Myitkyina |
| 11 days ago (Mar 28 03:48PM Yangon) |
M 4.4 | 181 mi SW from Myitkyina |
| 11 days ago (Mar 28 02:29PM Yangon) |
M 4.3 | 171 mi W from Myitkyina |
| 11 days ago (Mar 28 12:50PM Yangon) |
M 7.7 | 252 mi SSW from Myitkyina |
| 21 days ago (Mar 18 02:19PM Yangon) |
M 5.1 | 175 mi WSW from Myitkyina |
| 30 days ago (Mar 9 02:25PM Yangon) |
M 4.3 | 133 mi WSW from Myitkyina |
| 34 days ago (Mar 5 01:20PM Yangon) |
M 4.3 | 183 mi WSW from Myitkyina |
| 34 days ago (Mar 5 12:06PM Yangon) |
M 5.4 | 179 mi WSW from Myitkyina |
| 36 days ago (Mar 3 11:15AM Yangon) |
M 4.1 | 121 mi WSW from Myitkyina |
| 38 days ago (Mar 1 12:53PM Yangon) |
M 3.4 | 153 mi WNW from Myitkyina |
| 38 days ago (Mar 1 05:14AM Yangon) |
M 3.5 | 101 mi NNW from Myitkyina |
| 39 days ago (Feb 28 05:53AM Yangon) |
M 3.0 | 145 mi W from Myitkyina |
| 43 days ago (Feb 25 01:23AM Yangon) |
M 3.2 | 186 mi W from Myitkyina |
| 47 days ago (Feb 20 08:50PM Yangon) |
M 3.2 | 96 mi NNW from Myitkyina |
| 75 days ago (Jan 24 01:53AM Yangon) |
M 5.0 | 153 mi WSW from Myitkyina |
| 79 days ago (Jan 19 02:31AM Yangon) |
M 4.5 | 157 mi WSW from Myitkyina |
| 85 days ago (Jan 13 07:21PM Yangon) |
M 4.0 | 109 mi NW from Myitkyina |
| 92 days ago (Jan 6 02:04PM Yangon) |
M 3.9 | 124 mi N from Myitkyina |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Kachin
Recent Kachin Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kachin. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kachin and elsewhere.
Mar 30, 2025 01:38PM
On Sunday Afternoon a Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck near Mandalay in Myanmar.
Mar 28, 2025 12:50PM
On Friday Afternoon a DESTRUCTIVE M7.7 Earthquake struck near Mandalay in Myanmar.
Mar 18, 2025 02:19PM
On Tuesday Afternoon a Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck near Mawlaik in Myanmar.
Kachin Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 345 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Kachin, Myanmar in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 34 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kachin roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kachin in 2021. A total of 64 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Kachin that year. The strongest had a 6.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kachin in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Kachin 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 | 317 | 91.88% |
| Mag. 5 | 27 | 7.83% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.29% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kachin
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kachin occurred on May 21, 2021 20:18 local time (Asia/Yangon timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 165 miles (265 km) east of Myitkyina, at a depth of 6 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Kachin in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Sep 12, 1946 21:50, 167 miles (268 km) east of Myitkyina. It is the strongest earthquake near Kachin in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kachin, 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 Kachin.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2021 08:18PM (Yangon) |
M 6.1 | 165 mi E from Myitkyina |
| May 31, 2023 05:50PM (Yangon) |
M 5.9 | 75 mi WSW from Myitkyina |
| Apr 5, 2024 07:15PM (Yangon) |
M 5.7 | 82 mi NNW from Myitkyina |
| Jan 7, 2018 01:17PM (Yangon) |
M 5.6 | 162 mi WSW from Myitkyina |
| Nov 28, 2018 04:47PM (Yangon) |
M 5.4 | 129 mi NNW from Myitkyina |
| 34 days ago (Mar 5 12:06PM Yangon) |
M 5.4 | 179 mi WSW from Myitkyina |
| May 2, 2023 09:57PM (Yangon) |
M 5.3 | 117 mi E from Myitkyina |
| Oct 30, 2015 05:56PM (Yangon) |
M 5.2 | 137 mi E from Myitkyina |
| Nov 28, 2019 09:09PM (Yangon) |
M 5.2 | 175 mi SSW from Myitkyina |
| May 4, 2019 05:34PM (Yangon) |
M 5.2 | 119 mi WNW from Myitkyina |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Kachin
Earthquakes by city in Kachin
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Kachin, Myanmar.
Use this regional Kachin earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Bhamo.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kachin.
When was the last earthquake in Kachin, Myanmar?
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Kachin on the morning of April 5, 2025 at 09:33 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 230km west of Myitkyina at a depth of 130km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kachin, Myanmar in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kachin, Myanmar?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Kachin on the evening of September 12, 1946 at 21:50 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 268km southwest of Myitkyina at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kachin since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kachin, Myanmar?
In the past 10 years, 345 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kachin. This averages to 35 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
