Latest earthquakes near Magway, Myanmar today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Magway, Myanmar, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Magway? If an earthquake is happening right now near Magway, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 hour ago (Apr 6 07:25PM Yangon) |
M 3.5 | 84 mi ENE from Pakokku |
| 2 hours ago (Apr 6 06:11PM Yangon) |
M 3.5 | 140 mi SE from Yenangyaung |
| 5 hours ago (Apr 6 03:34PM Yangon) |
M 3.5 | 117 mi SE from Yenangyaung |
| 8 hours ago (Apr 6 12:08PM Yangon) |
M 3.8 | 80 mi ESE from Pakokku |
| 11 hours ago (Apr 6 09:47AM Yangon) |
M 4.0 | 102 mi ESE from Yenangyaung |
| 13 hours ago (Apr 6 07:19AM Yangon) |
M 3.5 | 165 mi SE from Yenangyaung |
| 1 day ago (Apr 5 08:24PM Yangon) |
M 4.3 | 121 mi ESE from Yenangyaung |
| 1 day ago (Apr 5 04:03PM Yangon) |
M 3.9 | 76 mi ESE from Pakokku |
| 1 day ago (Apr 5 02:12PM Yangon) |
M 3.7 | 85 mi ENE from Pakokku |
| 1 day ago (Apr 5 01:09PM Yangon) |
M 4.1 | 158 mi SE from Yenangyaung |
| 1 day ago (Apr 5 07:38AM Yangon) |
M 3.8 | 80 mi ENE from Pakokku |
| 1 day ago (Apr 4 09:55PM Yangon) |
M 4.7 | 66 mi ENE from Pakokku |
| 2 days ago (Apr 4 04:49PM Yangon) |
M 3.7 | 97 mi ENE from Pakokku |
| 2 days ago (Apr 4 07:56AM Yangon) |
M 3.7 | 107 mi ENE from Pakokku |
| 2 days ago (Apr 3 09:30PM Yangon) |
M 4.2 | 62 mi E from Pakokku |
| 3 days ago (Apr 3 07:07PM Yangon) |
M 4.3 | 77 mi ENE from Pakokku |
| 3 days ago (Apr 3 03:05PM Yangon) |
M 3.8 | 112 mi NE from Pakokku |
| 3 days ago (Apr 3 08:08AM Yangon) |
M 3.5 | 103 mi E from Pakokku |
| 3 days ago (Apr 3 07:55AM Yangon) |
M 3.9 | 104 mi NE from Pakokku |
| 3 days ago (Apr 3 05:43AM Yangon) |
M 3.8 | 53 mi NNE from Pakokku |
| 3 days ago (Apr 2 11:31PM Yangon) |
M 3.5 | 85 mi ESE from Pakokku |
| 3 days ago (Apr 2 09:24PM Yangon) |
M 3.7 | 93 mi ENE from Pakokku |
| 4 days ago (Apr 2 06:06PM Yangon) |
M 3.6 | 94 mi ESE from Pakokku |
| 4 days ago (Apr 2 05:15PM Yangon) |
M 4.7 | 70 mi ESE from Pakokku |
| 4 days ago (Apr 2 03:03PM Yangon) |
M 3.6 | 87 mi ENE from Pakokku |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Magway
Recent Magway Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Magway. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Magway and elsewhere.
Mar 30, 2025 01:38PM
On Sunday Afternoon a Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck near Mandalay in Myanmar.
Mar 29, 2025 03:50PM
On Saturday Afternoon a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck near Nay Pyi Taw in Myanmar.
Mar 28, 2025 01:02PM
DAMAGING M6.7 AFTERSHOCK hit near Mandalay in Myanmar on Friday Afternoon.
Mar 28, 2025 12:50PM
On Friday Afternoon a DESTRUCTIVE M7.7 Earthquake struck near Mandalay in Myanmar.
Mar 18, 2025 02:19PM
On Tuesday Afternoon a Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck near Mawlaik in Myanmar.
Magway Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 500 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Magway, Myanmar in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 50 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Magway roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Magway in 2025. A total of 86 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Magway 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 Magway in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Magway 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 | 453 | 90.6% |
| Mag. 5 | 41 | 8.2% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 1.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.2% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Magway
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Magway occurred on Mar 28, 2025 12:50 local time (Asia/Yangon timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.7 and struck 71 miles (114 km) north-east of Pakokku, at a depth of 6 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Magway in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on May 23, 1912 08:48, 116 miles (187 km) north-east of Pakokku. It is the strongest earthquake near Magway 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 Magway, 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 Magway.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9 days ago (Mar 28 12:50PM Yangon) |
M 7.7 | 71 mi NE from Pakokku |
| Apr 13, 2016 08:25PM (Yangon) |
M 6.9 | 122 mi N from Pakokku |
| Aug 24, 2016 05:04PM (Yangon) |
M 6.8 | 37 mi NNW from Yenangyaung |
| 9 days ago (Mar 28 01:02PM Yangon) |
M 6.7 | 63 mi ENE from Pakokku |
| Nov 26, 2021 06:15AM (Yangon) |
M 6.2 | 144 mi NW from Pakokku |
| Jan 12, 2018 12:56AM (Yangon) |
M 6.0 | 165 mi SSE from Yenangyaung |
| Apr 16, 2020 06:15PM (Yangon) |
M 5.9 | 122 mi NW from Pakokku |
| Jun 22, 2020 05:10AM (Yangon) |
M 5.6 | 170 mi NW from Pakokku |
| Sep 30, 2022 04:52AM (Yangon) |
M 5.6 | 122 mi N from Pakokku |
| Jul 29, 2021 03:09PM (Yangon) |
M 5.5 | 121 mi NNE from Pakokku |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Magway
Earthquakes by city in Magway
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Magway, Myanmar.
Use this regional Magway earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Thayetmyo, Magway, Chauk, Taungdwingyi, Myaydo and Minbu.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Magway.
When was the last earthquake in Magway, Myanmar?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Magway on the evening of April 6, 2025 at 19:25 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 135km east-northeast of Pakokku at a depth of 16km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Magway, Myanmar in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Magway, Myanmar?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Magway on the morning of May 23, 1912 at 08:48 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 187km east of Pakokku at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Magway since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Magway, Myanmar?
In the past 10 years, 500 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Magway. This averages to 50 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
