Latest earthquakes near Kayin, Myanmar today
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Map of Latest Earthquakes near Kayin
Recent Kayin Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kayin. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kayin and elsewhere.
Mar 28, 2025 12:50PM
On Friday Afternoon a DESTRUCTIVE M7.7 Earthquake struck near Mandalay in Myanmar.
Kayin Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 57 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Kayin, Myanmar in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 5 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kayin in 2023. A total of 26 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Kayin that year. The strongest had a 5.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kayin in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Kayin 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 | 52 | 91.23% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 8.77% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kayin
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kayin occurred on Jun 19, 2023 08:10 local time (Asia/Yangon timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 137 miles (220 km) west-southwest of Kyain Seikgyi Township, at a depth of 9 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Kayin in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.4 earthquake struck on May 5, 1930 20:16, 180 miles (289 km) west-southwest of Kyain Seikgyi Township. It is the strongest earthquake near Kayin 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 Kayin, 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 Kayin.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2023 08:10AM (Yangon) |
M 5.6 | 137 mi WSW from Kyain Seikgyi Township |
| Mar 13, 2017 08:49PM (Yangon) |
M 5.1 | 185 mi NW from Kyain Seikgyi Township |
| Jul 5, 2018 03:04AM (Yangon) |
M 5.1 | 149 mi SW from Kyain Seikgyi Township |
| 5 days ago (Apr 2 10:57PM Yangon) |
M 5.0 | 175 mi W from Kyain Seikgyi Township |
| Jul 25, 2016 05:39AM (Yangon) |
M 5.0 | 135 mi WSW from Kyain Seikgyi Township |
| Jun 22, 2023 06:42AM (Yangon) |
M 4.9 | 135 mi WSW from Kyain Seikgyi Township |
| Sep 23, 2023 08:54PM (Yangon) |
M 4.8 | 170 mi WNW from Kyain Seikgyi Township |
| Oct 11, 2021 12:02PM (Yangon) |
M 4.8 | 124 mi WSW from Kyain Seikgyi Township |
| 34 days ago (Mar 5 04:54AM Yangon) |
M 4.7 | 180 mi WNW from Kyain Seikgyi Township |
| Jun 19, 2023 06:06PM (Yangon) |
M 4.7 | 134 mi WSW from Kyain Seikgyi Township |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Kayin
Earthquakes by city in Kayin
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Kayin, Myanmar.
Use this regional Kayin earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Hpa-An and Myawadi.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kayin.
When was the last earthquake in Kayin, Myanmar?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Kayin on the night of April 3, 2025 at 01:19 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 258km west of Kyain Seikgyi Township at a depth of 10km under water in the Andaman Or Burma Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kayin, Myanmar in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kayin, Myanmar?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Kayin on the evening of May 5, 1930 at 20:16 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 289km northwest of Kyain Seikgyi Township at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kayin since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kayin, Myanmar?
In the past 10 years, 57 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kayin. This averages to 6 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 64 days.
