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.
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.
Jan 24, 2025 01:53AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Friday Night 81mi from Mawlaik in Myanmar.
Magway Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 417 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 41 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Magway roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Magway in 2018. A total of 67 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Magway that year. The strongest had a 6 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 7 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 | 376 | 90.17% |
| Mag. 5 | 37 | 8.87% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.96% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Apr 13, 2016 20:25 local time (Asia/Yangon timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 122 miles (197 km) north of Pakokku, at a depth of 85 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 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.
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 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Magway on the night of January 30, 2025 at 04:51 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 168km northwest of Pakokku at a depth of 160km 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, 417 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Magway. This averages to 42 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
