Latest earthquakes near Sittwe, Rakhine today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sittwe, Rakhine, Myanmar, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sittwe? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sittwe, it will show up within minutes.
Sittwe Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 135 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Sittwe, Rakhine 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 Sittwe roughly every 27 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sittwe in 2019. A total of 18 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Sittwe 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 Sittwe in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Sittwe 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 | 125 | 92.59% |
| Mag. 5 | 9 | 6.67% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.74% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Sittwe
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sittwe 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 Sittwe in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Sittwe, Rakhine 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 Sittwe.
Nearest earthquakes from Sittwe
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sittwe, Rakhine. 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 Sittwe.
When was the last earthquake in Sittwe, Rakhine?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Sittwe on the evening of April 20, 2024 at 23:16 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 274km north-northwest of Sittwe at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sittwe, Rakhine in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sittwe, Rakhine?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Sittwe 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 Sittwe since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sittwe, Rakhine?
In the past 10 years, 135 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sittwe. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 27 days.
