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.
Recent Rakhine Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Rakhine. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Rakhine and elsewhere.
May 19, 2025 01:45AM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake hit in the Bay Of Bengal 84mi from Sittwe (Myanmar) on Monday Night.
May 17, 2025 10:24PM
On Saturday Evening a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck near Mandalay in Myanmar.
Apr 13, 2025 08:54AM
DAMAGING M5.1 Earthquake hit near Mandalay in Myanmar on Sunday Morning.
Mar 28, 2025 12:50PM
On Friday Afternoon a DESTRUCTIVE M7.7 Earthquake struck near Mandalay in Myanmar.
Rakhine Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 139 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 26 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 | 129 | 92.81% |
| Mag. 5 | 9 | 6.47% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.72% |
| 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 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Rakhine on the night of May 19, 2025 at 01:45 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 135km south-southeast of Sittwe at a depth of 10km under water in the Bay Of Bengal. 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, 139 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Rakhine. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 26 days.
