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.
Recent Myitkyina Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Myitkyina. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Myitkyina and elsewhere.
Apr 21, 2026 06:59AM
Significant M5.0 Earthquake hit 71mi from Mawlaik in Myanmar on Tuesday Night.
Myitkyina Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 363 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 36 earthquakes per year, or 3 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 | 333 | 91.74% |
| Mag. 5 | 29 | 7.99% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.28% |
| 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 126 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 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Myitkyina on the night of May 16, 2026 at 03:35 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 282km north of Myitkyina at a depth of 5km 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, 363 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Myitkyina. This averages to 36 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
