Latest earthquakes near Yenangyaung, Magway today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Yenangyaung, Magway, Myanmar, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Yenangyaung? If an earthquake is happening right now near Yenangyaung, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Yenangyaung Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Yenangyaung. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Yenangyaung and elsewhere.
May 19, 2025 01:45AM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake hit in the Bay Of Bengal 84mi from Sittwe (Myanmar) on Monday Night.
May 17, 2025 10:24PM
On Saturday Evening a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck near Mandalay in Myanmar.
Apr 13, 2025 08:54AM
DAMAGING M5.1 Earthquake hit near Mandalay in Myanmar on Sunday Morning.
Mar 28, 2025 12:50PM
On Friday Afternoon a DESTRUCTIVE M7.7 Earthquake struck near Mandalay in Myanmar.
Yenangyaung Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 418 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 41 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Yenangyaung roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Yenangyaung in 2025. A total of 133 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 382 | 91.39% |
| Mag. 5 | 30 | 7.18% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 1.2% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.24% |
| 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 (203 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 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Yenangyaung on the morning of May 23, 2025 at 06:29 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 238km north-east 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, 418 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yenangyaung. This averages to 42 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
