Latest earthquakes near Yenangyaung, Magway today
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Recent Yenangyaung Earthquake News
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Yenangyaung Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 368 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Yenangyaung, 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 Yenangyaung roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Yenangyaung in 2025. A total of 80 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Yenangyaung 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 Yenangyaung in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Yenangyaung 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 |
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Mag. 4 | 334 | 90.76% |
Mag. 5 | 28 | 7.61% |
Mag. 6 | 5 | 1.36% |
Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.27% |
Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Yenangyaung
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Yenangyaung occurred on Mar 28, 2025 12:50 local time (Asia/Yangon timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.7 and struck 126 miles (202 km) north-northeast of Yenangyaung, at a depth of 6 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Yenangyaung in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on May 23, 1912 08:48, 134 miles (216 km) north-northeast of Yenangyaung. It is the strongest earthquake near Yenangyaung 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 Yenangyaung, 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 Yenangyaung.
Nearest earthquakes from Yenangyaung
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Yenangyaung, 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 Yenangyaung.
When was the last earthquake in Yenangyaung, Magway?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Yenangyaung on the evening of April 5, 2025 at 20:24 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 194km east-southeast of Yenangyaung at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Yenangyaung, Magway in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Yenangyaung, Magway?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Yenangyaung on the morning of May 23, 1912 at 08:48 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 216km east-northeast of Yenangyaung at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Yenangyaung since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Yenangyaung, Magway?
In the past 10 years, 368 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yenangyaung. This averages to 37 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.