Latest earthquakes near Yangon, Rangoon today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Yangon, Rangoon, Myanmar, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Yangon? If an earthquake is happening right now near Yangon, it will show up within minutes.
Yangon Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 140 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Yangon, Rangoon 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 Yangon roughly every 26 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Yangon in 2018. A total of 51 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Yangon that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Yangon in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Yangon 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 Yangon
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Yangon 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 Yangon 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 Yangon 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 Yangon, Rangoon 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 Yangon.
Nearest earthquakes from Yangon
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Yangon, Rangoon. 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 Yangon.
When was the last earthquake in Yangon, Rangoon?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Yangon 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 Yangon, Rangoon in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Yangon, Rangoon?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Yangon 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 Yangon since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Yangon, Rangoon?
In the past 10 years, 140 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yangon. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 26 days.
