Latest earthquakes near Kayah, Myanmar today
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Recent Kayah Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kayah. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kayah and elsewhere.
Feb 3, 2026 10:04PM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening near Yenangyaung in Myanmar.
Apr 13, 2025 08:54AM
DAMAGING M5.1 Earthquake hit near Mandalay in Myanmar on Sunday Morning.
Kayah Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 283 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Kayah, Myanmar in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 28 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kayah roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kayah in 2025. A total of 156 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Kayah that year. The strongest had a 7.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kayah in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Kayah 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 | 265 | 93.64% |
| Mag. 5 | 15 | 5.3% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.71% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.35% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kayah
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kayah occurred on Mar 28, 2025 12:50 local time (Asia/Yangon timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.7 and struck 181 miles (291 km) north-northwest of Loikaw, at a depth of 6 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Kayah in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on May 23, 1912 08:48, 96 miles (155 km) north-northwest of Loikaw. It is the strongest earthquake near Kayah 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 Kayah, 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 Kayah.
Earthquakes by city in Kayah
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Kayah, Myanmar.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kayah.
When was the last earthquake in Kayah, Myanmar?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kayah on the afternoon of April 6, 2026 at 15:39 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 110km southwest of Loikaw at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kayah, Myanmar in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kayah, Myanmar?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Kayah on the morning of May 23, 1912 at 08:48 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 155km north-northwest of Loikaw at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kayah since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kayah, Myanmar?
In the past 10 years, 283 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kayah. This averages to 28 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
