Latest earthquakes near Nay Pyi Taw today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nay Pyi Taw? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nay Pyi Taw (also known as Naypyidaw), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Nay Pyi Taw Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Nay Pyi Taw. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Nay Pyi Taw and elsewhere.
Feb 3, 2026 10:04PM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening near Yenangyaung in Myanmar.
Apr 13, 2025 08:54AM
DAMAGING M5.1 Earthquake hit near Mandalay in Myanmar on Sunday Morning.
Nay Pyi Taw Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 337 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Nay Pyi Taw in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 33 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Nay Pyi Taw roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Nay Pyi Taw in 2025. A total of 167 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Nay Pyi Taw 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 Nay Pyi Taw in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Nay Pyi Taw 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 | 316 | 93.77% |
| Mag. 5 | 17 | 5.04% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.89% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.3% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Nay Pyi Taw
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nay Pyi Taw occurred on Mar 28, 2025 12:50 local time (Asia/Yangon timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.7 and struck 157 miles (253 km) north of Nay Pyi Taw, at a depth of 6 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Nay Pyi Taw in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on May 23, 1912 08:48, 101 miles (162 km) north of Nay Pyi Taw. It is the strongest earthquake near Nay Pyi Taw 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 Nay Pyi Taw 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 Nay Pyi Taw.
Nearest earthquakes from Nay Pyi Taw
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Nay Pyi Taw. 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 Nay Pyi Taw.
When was the last earthquake in Nay Pyi Taw?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Nay Pyi Taw on the evening of April 3, 2026 at 23:14 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 112km north of Nay Pyi Taw at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nay Pyi Taw in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nay Pyi Taw?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Nay Pyi Taw on the morning of May 23, 1912 at 08:48 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 162km north-northeast of Nay Pyi Taw at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nay Pyi Taw since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nay Pyi Taw?
In the past 10 years, 337 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nay Pyi Taw. This averages to 34 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
