Latest earthquakes near Shan, Myanmar today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Shan, Myanmar, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Shan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Shan, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 47 minutes ago (Apr 7 03:40AM Yangon) |
M 3.7 | 120 mi SE from Taunggyi |
| 4 hours ago (Apr 6 11:40PM Yangon) |
M 4.4 | 73 mi SW from Taunggyi |
| 9 hours ago (Apr 6 07:25PM Yangon) |
M 3.5 | 80 mi NW from Taunggyi |
| 10 hours ago (Apr 6 06:11PM Yangon) |
M 3.5 | 124 mi SSW from Taunggyi |
| 12 hours ago (Apr 6 03:34PM Yangon) |
M 3.5 | 103 mi SSW from Taunggyi |
| 16 hours ago (Apr 6 12:08PM Yangon) |
M 3.8 | 52 mi W from Taunggyi |
| 18 hours ago (Apr 6 09:47AM Yangon) |
M 4.0 | 82 mi SW from Taunggyi |
| 21 hours ago (Apr 6 07:19AM Yangon) |
M 3.5 | 135 mi S from Taunggyi |
| 1 day ago (Apr 5 08:24PM Yangon) |
M 4.3 | 91 mi SSW from Taunggyi |
| 1 day ago (Apr 5 04:03PM Yangon) |
M 3.9 | 62 mi W from Taunggyi |
| 1 day ago (Apr 5 02:12PM Yangon) |
M 3.7 | 85 mi NW from Taunggyi |
| 1 day ago (Apr 5 01:09PM Yangon) |
M 4.1 | 151 mi SSW from Taunggyi |
| 1 day ago (Apr 5 07:38AM Yangon) |
M 3.8 | 78 mi NW from Taunggyi |
| 2 days ago (Apr 4 09:55PM Yangon) |
M 4.7 | 85 mi NW from Taunggyi |
| 2 days ago (Apr 4 04:49PM Yangon) |
M 3.7 | 98 mi NNW from Taunggyi |
| 2 days ago (Apr 4 07:56AM Yangon) |
M 3.7 | 85 mi NNW from Taunggyi |
| 3 days ago (Apr 4 03:59AM Yangon) |
M 3.7 | 66 mi ESE from Lashio |
| 3 days ago (Apr 3 09:30PM Yangon) |
M 4.2 | 78 mi NW from Taunggyi |
| 3 days ago (Apr 3 07:07PM Yangon) |
M 4.3 | 77 mi NW from Taunggyi |
| 3 days ago (Apr 3 03:05PM Yangon) |
M 3.8 | 95 mi WSW from Lashio |
| 3 days ago (Apr 3 08:08AM Yangon) |
M 3.5 | 40 mi NW from Taunggyi |
| 3 days ago (Apr 3 07:55AM Yangon) |
M 3.9 | 109 mi NNW from Taunggyi |
| 3 days ago (Apr 3 05:43AM Yangon) |
M 3.8 | 127 mi NW from Taunggyi |
| 4 days ago (Apr 2 11:31PM Yangon) |
M 3.5 | 47 mi W from Taunggyi |
| 4 days ago (Apr 2 09:24PM Yangon) |
M 3.7 | 87 mi NNW from Taunggyi |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Shan
Recent Shan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Shan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Shan and elsewhere.
Mar 30, 2025 01:38PM
On Sunday Afternoon a Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck near Mandalay in Myanmar.
Mar 29, 2025 03:50PM
On Saturday Afternoon a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck near Nay Pyi Taw in Myanmar.
Mar 28, 2025 01:02PM
DAMAGING M6.7 AFTERSHOCK hit near Mandalay in Myanmar on Friday Afternoon.
Mar 28, 2025 12:50PM
On Friday Afternoon a DESTRUCTIVE M7.7 Earthquake struck near Mandalay in Myanmar.
Mar 18, 2025 02:19PM
On Tuesday Afternoon a Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck near Mawlaik in Myanmar.
Shan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 418 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Shan, Myanmar in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 41 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Shan roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Shan in 2025. A total of 85 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Shan that year. The strongest had a 7.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Shan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Shan 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 | 381 | 91.15% |
| Mag. 5 | 31 | 7.42% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 1.2% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.24% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Shan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Shan occurred on Mar 28, 2025 12:50 local time (Asia/Yangon timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.7 and struck 110 miles (177 km) north-west of Taunggyi, at a depth of 6 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Shan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on May 23, 1912 08:48, 21 miles (33 km) north-west of Taunggyi. It is the strongest earthquake near Shan in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Shan, 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 Shan.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9 days ago (Mar 28 12:50PM Yangon) |
M 7.7 | 110 mi NW from Taunggyi |
| Apr 13, 2016 08:25PM (Yangon) |
M 6.9 | 184 mi W from Lashio |
| Aug 24, 2016 05:04PM (Yangon) |
M 6.8 | 160 mi W from Taunggyi |
| 9 days ago (Mar 28 01:02PM Yangon) |
M 6.7 | 94 mi NW from Taunggyi |
| Nov 21, 2019 06:20AM (Yangon) |
M 6.2 | 176 mi SSE from Kēng Tung |
| Jan 12, 2018 12:56AM (Yangon) |
M 6.0 | 178 mi SSW from Taunggyi |
| Jul 21, 2022 11:37PM (Yangon) |
M 5.9 | 34 mi S from Kēng Tung |
| May 31, 2023 05:50PM (Yangon) |
M 5.9 | 178 mi NNW from Lashio |
| Nov 21, 2019 03:33AM (Yangon) |
M 5.7 | 174 mi SSE from Kēng Tung |
| Nov 17, 2023 08:07AM (Yangon) |
M 5.7 | 48 mi SW from Kēng Tung |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Shan
Earthquakes by city in Shan
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Shan, Myanmar.
Use this regional Shan earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Tachilek.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Shan.
When was the last earthquake in Shan, Myanmar?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Shan on the night of April 7, 2025 at 03:40 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 193km south-east of Taunggyi at a depth of 1km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Shan, Myanmar in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Shan, Myanmar?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Shan on the morning of May 23, 1912 at 08:48 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 33km northwest of Taunggyi at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Shan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Shan, Myanmar?
In the past 10 years, 418 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Shan. This averages to 42 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
