Latest earthquakes near Meiktila, Mandalay today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Meiktila, Mandalay, Myanmar, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Meiktila? If an earthquake is happening right now near Meiktila (also known as မိတ္ထီလာမြို့), it will show up within minutes.
Meiktila Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 279 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Meiktila, Mandalay in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 27 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Meiktila roughly every 13 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Meiktila in 2018. A total of 56 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Meiktila that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Meiktila in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Meiktila 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 | 251 | 89.96% |
| Mag. 5 | 25 | 8.96% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 1.08% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Meiktila
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Meiktila occurred on Apr 13, 2016 20:25 local time (Asia/Yangon timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 166 miles (267 km) north-northwest of Meiktila, at a depth of 85 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Meiktila in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on May 23, 1912 08:48, 65 miles (105 km) north-northwest of Meiktila. It is the strongest earthquake near Meiktila 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 Meiktila, 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 Meiktila.
Nearest earthquakes from Meiktila
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Meiktila, 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 Meiktila.
When was the last earthquake in Meiktila, Mandalay?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Meiktila on the morning of May 4, 2024 at 07:33 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 289km north-northwest of Meiktila at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Meiktila, Mandalay in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Meiktila, Mandalay?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Meiktila on the morning of May 23, 1912 at 08:48 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 105km east of Meiktila at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Meiktila since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Meiktila, Mandalay?
In the past 10 years, 279 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Meiktila. This averages to 28 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
