Latest earthquakes near Myitkyina, Kachin today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Myitkyina, Kachin, Myanmar, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Myitkyina? If an earthquake is happening right now near Myitkyina (also known as မြစ်ကြီးနားမြို့), it will show up within minutes.
Myitkyina Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 340 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Myitkyina, Kachin 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 Myitkyina roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Myitkyina in 2021. A total of 64 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Myitkyina 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 Myitkyina in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Myitkyina 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 | 315 | 92.65% |
| Mag. 5 | 24 | 7.06% |
| 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 Myitkyina
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Myitkyina 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 Myitkyina 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 Myitkyina 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 Myitkyina, Kachin 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 Myitkyina.
Nearest earthquakes from Myitkyina
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Myitkyina, Kachin. 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 Myitkyina.
When was the last earthquake in Myitkyina, Kachin?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Myitkyina on the evening of December 21, 2024 at 23:08 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 188km west-northwest of Myitkyina at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Myitkyina, Kachin in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Myitkyina, Kachin?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Myitkyina 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 Myitkyina since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Myitkyina, Kachin?
In the past 10 years, 340 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Myitkyina. This averages to 34 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
