Latest earthquakes near Mon, Myanmar today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mon, Myanmar, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mon? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mon, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Mon Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Mon. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Mon and elsewhere.
May 18, 2026 08:35AM
On Monday Morning a Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck 2km from Myanmar.
Mon Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 151 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Mon, Myanmar in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 15 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Mon roughly every 24 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Mon in 2018. A total of 45 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Mon that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Mon in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Mon 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 | 137 | 90.73% |
| Mag. 5 | 13 | 8.61% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.66% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Mon
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mon occurred on Jan 12, 2018 00:56 local time (Asia/Yangon timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 166 miles (267 km) north-west of Mawlamyine, at a depth of 6 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Mon in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Dec 4, 1930 01:21, 110 miles (177 km) north-west of Thaton. It is the strongest earthquake near Mon in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Mon, Myanmar 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 Mon.
Earthquakes by city in Mon
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Mon, Myanmar.
Use this regional Mon earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Mudon, Kyaikto, Martaban and Kyaikkami.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Mon.
When was the last earthquake in Mon, Myanmar?
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Mon on the morning of May 18, 2026 at 08:35 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 140km west of Mawlamyine at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mon, Myanmar in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mon, Myanmar?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Mon on the night of December 4, 1930 at 01:21 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 177km northwest of Thaton at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mon since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mon, Myanmar?
In the past 10 years, 151 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mon. This averages to 15 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 24 days.
