Latest earthquakes near Taunggyi, Shan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Taunggyi, Shan, Myanmar, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Taunggyi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Taunggyi (also known as တောင်ကြီးမြို့), it will show up within minutes.
Taunggyi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 180 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Taunggyi, Shan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 18 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Taunggyi roughly every 20 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Taunggyi in 2018. A total of 46 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Taunggyi that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Taunggyi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Taunggyi 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 | 159 | 88.33% |
| Mag. 5 | 19 | 10.56% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 1.11% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Taunggyi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Taunggyi occurred on Aug 24, 2016 17:04 local time (Asia/Yangon timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 160 miles (257 km) west of Taunggyi, at a depth of 51 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Taunggyi 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 Taunggyi 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 Taunggyi, 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 Taunggyi.
Nearest earthquakes from Taunggyi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Taunggyi, 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 Taunggyi.
When was the last earthquake in Taunggyi, Shan?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Taunggyi 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 Taunggyi, Shan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Taunggyi, Shan?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Taunggyi 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 Taunggyi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Taunggyi, Shan?
In the past 10 years, 180 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Taunggyi. This averages to 18 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 20 days.
