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.
Nay Pyi Taw Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 168 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 16 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Nay Pyi Taw roughly every 21 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Nay Pyi Taw in 2018. A total of 52 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Nay Pyi Taw that year. The strongest had a 6 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 7 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 | 152 | 90.48% |
| Mag. 5 | 14 | 8.33% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 1.19% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Aug 24, 2016 17:04 local time (Asia/Yangon timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 130 miles (209 km) north-west of Nay Pyi Taw, at a depth of 51 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-west of Nay Pyi Taw. It is the strongest earthquake near Nay Pyi Taw 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 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 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Nay Pyi Taw on the night of April 14, 2024 at 01:57 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 218km north-northwest of Nay Pyi Taw at a depth of 121km 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, 168 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nay Pyi Taw. This averages to 17 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 22 days.
