Latest earthquakes near Rakhine, Myanmar today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Rakhine, Myanmar, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Rakhine? If an earthquake is happening right now near Rakhine (also known as ရခိုင်), it will show up within minutes.
Rakhine Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 134 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Rakhine, Myanmar in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 13 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Rakhine roughly every 27 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Rakhine in 2019. A total of 18 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Rakhine that year. The strongest had a 5.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Rakhine in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Rakhine 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 | 126 | 94.03% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 5.22% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.75% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Rakhine
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Rakhine occurred on Aug 24, 2016 17:04 local time (Asia/Yangon timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 121 miles (194 km) east-northeast of Sittwe, at a depth of 51 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Rakhine in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Rakhine, 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 Rakhine.
Earthquakes by city in Rakhine
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Rakhine, Myanmar.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Rakhine.
When was the last earthquake in Rakhine, Myanmar?
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Rakhine on the afternoon of December 18, 2024 at 13:18 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 289km north of Sittwe at a depth of 15km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Rakhine, Myanmar in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Rakhine, Myanmar?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Rakhine on the afternoon of August 24, 2016 at 17:04 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 194km east-northeast of Sittwe at a depth of 82km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Rakhine since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Rakhine, Myanmar?
In the past 10 years, 134 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Rakhine. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 27 days.
