Latest earthquakes near Kayin, Myanmar today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kayin, Myanmar, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kayin? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kayin, it will show up within minutes.
Kayin Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 54 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 | 50 | 92.59% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 7.41% |
| 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 124 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.
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 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Kayin on the evening of April 6, 2024 at 22:21 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 210km west-southwest of Kyain Seikgyi Township at a depth of 19km 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, 54 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kayin. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 68 days.
