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.
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 28, 2025 12:50PM
On Friday Afternoon a DESTRUCTIVE M7.7 Earthquake struck near Mandalay in Myanmar.
Kachin Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 347 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 | 319 | 91.93% |
| Mag. 5 | 27 | 7.78% |
| 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.
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 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Kachin on the morning of May 23, 2025 at 06:37 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 165km north-northwest of Myitkyina at a depth of 20km 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, 347 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.
