Latest earthquakes near Rangoon, Myanmar today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Rangoon, Myanmar, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Rangoon? If an earthquake is happening right now near Rangoon (also known as Yangon), it will show up within minutes.
Rangoon Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 140 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Rangoon, Myanmar in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 14 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Rangoon roughly every 26 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Rangoon in 2018. A total of 51 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Rangoon that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Rangoon in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Rangoon 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 | 124 | 88.57% |
| Mag. 5 | 15 | 10.71% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.71% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Rangoon
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Rangoon occurred on Jan 12, 2018 00:56 local time (Asia/Yangon timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 108 miles (174 km) north of Yangon, at a depth of 6 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Rangoon in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Dec 4, 1930 01:21, 95 miles (153 km) north of Yangon. It is the strongest earthquake near Rangoon 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 Rangoon, 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 Rangoon.
Earthquakes by city in Rangoon
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Rangoon, Myanmar.
Use this regional Rangoon earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Syriam, Kanbe, Thongwa, Twante and Kayan.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Rangoon.
When was the last earthquake in Rangoon, Myanmar?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Rangoon on the afternoon of November 20, 2024 at 17:48 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 28km west of Yangon at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Rangoon, Myanmar in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Rangoon, Myanmar?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Rangoon on the night of December 4, 1930 at 01:21 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 153km north of Yangon at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Rangoon since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Rangoon, Myanmar?
In the past 10 years, 140 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Rangoon. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 26 days.
