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.
Shan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 358 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 35 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Shan roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Shan in 2014. A total of 63 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Shan that year. The strongest had a 6.1 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 7 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 | 320 | 89.39% |
| Mag. 5 | 33 | 9.22% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 1.4% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Apr 13, 2016 20:25 local time (Asia/Yangon timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 184 miles (296 km) west of Lashio, at a depth of 85 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) west of Taunggyi. It is the strongest earthquake near Shan 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 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.
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 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Shan on the night of April 14, 2024 at 01:57 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 220km west-northwest of Taunggyi at a depth of 121km 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, 358 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Shan. This averages to 36 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
