Latest earthquakes near Chiang Mai today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Chiang Mai, Thailand, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Chiang Mai? If an earthquake is happening right now near Chiang Mai, it will show up within minutes.
Chiang Mai Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 98 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chiang Mai in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 9 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Chiang Mai in 2022. A total of 38 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Chiang Mai 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 Chiang Mai in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Chiang Mai 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 | 91 | 92.86% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 6.12% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.02% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Chiang Mai
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chiang Mai occurred on Nov 21, 2019 06:50 local time (Asia/Bangkok timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 260 kilometers (162 mi) east-northeast of Chiang Mai, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Chiang Mai in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Dec 4, 1930 01:51, 288 kilometers (179 mi) east-northeast of Chiang Mai. It is the strongest earthquake near Chiang Mai 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 Chiang Mai 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 Chiang Mai.
Nearest earthquakes from Chiang Mai
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Chiang Mai. 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 Chiang Mai.
When was the last earthquake in Chiang Mai?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Chiang Mai on the morning of April 2, 2024 at 09:47 local time (Asia/Bangkok). The center of this earthquake was located 284km north-northeast of Chiang Mai at a depth of 6km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chiang Mai in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chiang Mai?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Chiang Mai on the night of December 4, 1930 at 01:51 local time (Asia/Bangkok). The center of this earthquake was located 288km west-southwest of Chiang Mai at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Chiang Mai since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chiang Mai?
In the past 10 years, 98 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chiang Mai. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 37 days.
