Latest earthquakes near Tanintharyi, Myanmar today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tanintharyi, Myanmar, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tanintharyi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tanintharyi, it will show up within minutes.
Tanintharyi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 40 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Tanintharyi, Myanmar in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 4 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tanintharyi in 2023. A total of 21 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Tanintharyi that year. The strongest had a 5.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Tanintharyi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Tanintharyi 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 | 37 | 92.5% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 7.5% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tanintharyi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tanintharyi occurred on Jun 19, 2023 08:10 local time (Asia/Yangon timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 151 miles (243 km) west-northwest of Dawei, at a depth of 9 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Tanintharyi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Feb 14, 1967 08:06, 122 miles (196 km) west-northwest of Dawei. It is the strongest earthquake near Tanintharyi 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 Tanintharyi, 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 Tanintharyi.
Earthquakes by city in Tanintharyi
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Tanintharyi, Myanmar.
Use this regional Tanintharyi earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Kawthoung.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Tanintharyi.
When was the last earthquake in Tanintharyi, Myanmar?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Tanintharyi on the evening of April 6, 2024 at 22:21 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 236km northwest of Dawei at a depth of 19km under water in the Andaman Or Burma Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tanintharyi, Myanmar in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tanintharyi, Myanmar?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Tanintharyi on the morning of February 14, 1967 at 08:06 local time (Asia/Yangon). The center of this earthquake was located 196km west-southwest of Dawei at a depth of 30km under water in the Andaman Or Burma Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tanintharyi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tanintharyi, Myanmar?
In the past 10 years, 40 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tanintharyi. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 91 days.
