Latest earthquakes near Dawei, Tanintharyi today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Dawei, Tanintharyi, Myanmar, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Dawei? If an earthquake is happening right now near Dawei (also known as ထားဝယ်မြို့), it will show up within minutes.
Dawei Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 39 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Dawei, Tanintharyi in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 3 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Dawei in 2023. A total of 21 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Dawei 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 Dawei in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Dawei 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 | 36 | 92.31% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 7.69% |
| 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 Dawei
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Dawei 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 Dawei 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 Dawei 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 Dawei, Tanintharyi 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 Dawei.
Nearest earthquakes from Dawei
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Dawei, Tanintharyi. 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 Dawei.
When was the last earthquake in Dawei, Tanintharyi?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Dawei 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 Dawei, Tanintharyi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Dawei, Tanintharyi?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Dawei 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 Dawei since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Dawei, Tanintharyi?
In the past 10 years, 39 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Dawei. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 94 days.
