Latest earthquakes near Monywa, Sagain today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Monywa, Sagain, Myanmar, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Monywa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Monywa (also known as မုံရွာ), it will show up within minutes.
Monywa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 469 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Monywa, Sagain in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 46 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Monywa roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Monywa in 2020. A total of 67 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Monywa that year. The strongest had a 5.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Monywa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Monywa 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 | 428 | 91.26% |
| Mag. 5 | 38 | 8.1% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.64% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Monywa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Monywa occurred on Apr 13, 2016 20:25 local time (Asia/Yangon timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 70 miles (113 km) north-northwest of Monywa, at a depth of 85 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Monywa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on May 23, 1912 08:48, 134 miles (215 km) north-northwest of Monywa. It is the strongest earthquake near Monywa 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 Monywa, Sagain 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 Monywa.
Nearest earthquakes from Monywa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Monywa, Sagain. 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 Monywa.
When was the last earthquake in Monywa, Sagain?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Monywa on the morning of May 4, 2024 at 07:33 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 133km north-northwest of Monywa at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Monywa, Sagain in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Monywa, Sagain?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Monywa on the morning of May 23, 1912 at 08:48 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 215km east-southeast of Monywa at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Monywa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Monywa, Sagain?
In the past 10 years, 469 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Monywa. This averages to 47 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
