Latest earthquakes near Pakokku, Magway today
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Recent Pakokku Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Pakokku. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Pakokku and elsewhere.
Jan 24, 2025 01:53AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Friday Night 81mi from Mawlaik in Myanmar.
Pakokku Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 363 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Pakokku, Magway in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 36 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Pakokku roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Pakokku in 2020. A total of 58 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Pakokku that year. The strongest had a 5.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Pakokku in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Pakokku 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 | 330 | 90.91% |
| Mag. 5 | 30 | 8.26% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.83% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Pakokku
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Pakokku 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 Pakokku 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 Pakokku 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 Pakokku, Magway 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 Pakokku.
Nearest earthquakes from Pakokku
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Pakokku, Magway. 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 Pakokku.
When was the last earthquake in Pakokku, Magway?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Pakokku 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 Pakokku, Magway in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Pakokku, Magway?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Pakokku 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 Pakokku since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Pakokku, Magway?
In the past 10 years, 363 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Pakokku. This averages to 36 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
