Latest earthquakes near Loikaw, Kayah today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Loikaw, Kayah, Myanmar, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Loikaw? If an earthquake is happening right now near Loikaw, it will show up within minutes.
Loikaw Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 125 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Loikaw, Kayah in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 12 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Loikaw roughly every 29 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Loikaw in 2018. A total of 46 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Loikaw that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Loikaw in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Loikaw 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 | 111 | 88.8% |
| Mag. 5 | 13 | 10.4% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.8% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Loikaw
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Loikaw occurred on Jan 12, 2018 00:56 local time (Asia/Yangon timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 117 miles (188 km) south-west of Loikaw, at a depth of 6 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Loikaw in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on May 23, 1912 08:48, 96 miles (155 km) south-west of Loikaw. It is the strongest earthquake near Loikaw 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 Loikaw, Kayah 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 Loikaw.
Nearest earthquakes from Loikaw
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Loikaw, Kayah. 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 Loikaw.
When was the last earthquake in Loikaw, Kayah?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Loikaw on the afternoon of December 1, 2024 at 14:27 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 253km southwest of Loikaw at a depth of 81km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Loikaw, Kayah in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Loikaw, Kayah?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Loikaw 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 Loikaw since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Loikaw, Kayah?
In the past 10 years, 125 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Loikaw. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 29 days.
