Latest earthquakes near Pyin Oo Lwin, Mandalay today
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Pyin Oo Lwin Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 318 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Pyin Oo Lwin, Mandalay in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 31 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Pyin Oo Lwin roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Pyin Oo Lwin in 2022. A total of 44 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Pyin Oo Lwin 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 Pyin Oo Lwin in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Pyin Oo Lwin 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 | 292 | 91.82% |
| Mag. 5 | 24 | 7.55% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.63% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Pyin Oo Lwin
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Pyin Oo Lwin occurred on Apr 13, 2016 20:25 local time (Asia/Yangon timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 125 miles (201 km) north-west of Pyin Oo Lwin, at a depth of 85 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Pyin Oo Lwin in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on May 23, 1912 08:48, 74 miles (119 km) north-west of Pyin Oo Lwin. It is the strongest earthquake near Pyin Oo Lwin 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 Pyin Oo Lwin, 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 Pyin Oo Lwin.
Nearest earthquakes from Pyin Oo Lwin
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Pyin Oo Lwin, 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 Pyin Oo Lwin.
When was the last earthquake in Pyin Oo Lwin, Mandalay?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Pyin Oo Lwin on the evening of December 20, 2024 at 19:43 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 298km northwest of Pyin Oo Lwin at a depth of 75km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Pyin Oo Lwin, Mandalay in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Pyin Oo Lwin, Mandalay?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Pyin Oo Lwin on the morning of May 23, 1912 at 08:48 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 119km south-southeast of Pyin Oo Lwin at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Pyin Oo Lwin since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Pyin Oo Lwin, Mandalay?
In the past 10 years, 318 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Pyin Oo Lwin. This averages to 32 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
