Latest earthquakes near Mandalay today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mandalay, Myanmar, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mandalay? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mandalay (also known as မန္တလေးမြို့), it will show up within minutes.
Mandalay Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 357 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Mandalay in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 35 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Mandalay roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Mandalay in 2022. A total of 53 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Mandalay that year. The strongest had a 5.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Mandalay in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Mandalay 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 | 328 | 91.88% |
| Mag. 5 | 26 | 7.28% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.84% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Mandalay
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mandalay occurred on Apr 13, 2016 20:25 local time (Asia/Yangon timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 110 miles (177 km) north-west of Mandalay, at a depth of 85 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Mandalay in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on May 23, 1912 08:48, 82 miles (132 km) north-west of Mandalay. It is the strongest earthquake near Mandalay in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Mandalay 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 Mandalay.
Nearest earthquakes from Mandalay
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Mandalay. 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 Mandalay.
When was the last earthquake in Mandalay?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Mandalay on the night of April 27, 2024 at 01:56 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 273km north-northwest of Mandalay at a depth of 70km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mandalay in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mandalay?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Mandalay on the morning of May 23, 1912 at 08:48 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 132km south-east of Mandalay at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mandalay since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mandalay?
In the past 10 years, 357 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mandalay. This averages to 36 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
