Latest earthquakes near Kēng Tung, Shan today
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Kēng Tung Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 141 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Kēng Tung, Shan 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 Kēng Tung roughly every 25 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kēng Tung in 2022. A total of 38 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Kēng Tung 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 Kēng Tung in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Kēng Tung 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 | 130 | 92.2% |
| Mag. 5 | 9 | 6.38% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 1.42% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kēng Tung
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kēng Tung occurred on Nov 21, 2019 06:20 local time (Asia/Yangon timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 176 miles (284 km) south-southeast of Kēng Tung, at a depth of 6 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Kēng Tung in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 6, 1988 19:33, 83 miles (133 km) south-southeast of Kēng Tung. It is the strongest earthquake near Kēng Tung 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 Kēng Tung, Shan 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 Kēng Tung.
Nearest earthquakes from Kēng Tung
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kēng Tung, Shan. 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 Kēng Tung.
When was the last earthquake in Kēng Tung, Shan?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Kēng Tung on the morning of April 2, 2024 at 09:17 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 52km south of Kēng Tung at a depth of 6km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kēng Tung, Shan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kēng Tung, Shan?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Kēng Tung on the evening of November 6, 1988 at 19:33 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 133km north-northwest of Kēng Tung at a depth of 18km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kēng Tung since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kēng Tung, Shan?
In the past 10 years, 141 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kēng Tung. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 26 days.
