Latest earthquakes near Lashio, Shan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Lashio, Shan, Myanmar, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Lashio? If an earthquake is happening right now near Lashio (also known as လားရှိုးမြို့), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Lashio Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Lashio. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Lashio and elsewhere.
Jan 24, 2025 01:53AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Friday Night 81mi from Mawlaik in Myanmar.
Lashio Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 161 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Lashio, Shan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 16 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Lashio roughly every 22 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Lashio in 2022. A total of 38 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Lashio 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 Lashio in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Lashio 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 | 147 | 91.3% |
| Mag. 5 | 13 | 8.07% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.62% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Lashio
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lashio 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 Lashio in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on May 23, 1912 08:48, 144 miles (231 km) west of Lashio. It is the strongest earthquake near Lashio 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 Lashio, 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 Lashio.
Nearest earthquakes from Lashio
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Lashio, 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 Lashio.
When was the last earthquake in Lashio, Shan?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Lashio on the night of January 24, 2025 at 01:53 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 327km northwest of Lashio at a depth of 126km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Lashio, Shan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lashio, Shan?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Lashio on the morning of May 23, 1912 at 08:48 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 231km south-southwest of Lashio at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Lashio since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lashio, Shan?
In the past 10 years, 161 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lashio. This averages to 16 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 23 days.
