Latest earthquakes near Chiang Rai today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Chiang Rai, Thailand, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Chiang Rai? If an earthquake is happening right now near Chiang Rai, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Chiang Rai Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Chiang Rai. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Chiang Rai and elsewhere.
Mar 28, 2025 01:20PM
On Friday Afternoon a DESTRUCTIVE M7.7 Earthquake struck near Mandalay in Myanmar.
Chiang Rai Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 113 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chiang Rai in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 11 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Chiang Rai in 2022. A total of 38 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Chiang Rai 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 Rai in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Chiang Rai 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 | 108 | 95.58% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 3.54% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.88% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Chiang Rai
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chiang Rai occurred on Nov 21, 2019 06:50 local time (Asia/Bangkok timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 167 kilometers (104 mi) east-southeast of Chiang Rai, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Chiang Rai in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on Dec 26, 1941 21:48, 271 kilometers (168 mi) east-southeast of Chiang Rai. It is the strongest earthquake near Chiang Rai 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 Chiang Rai 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 Rai.
Nearest earthquakes from Chiang Rai
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Chiang Rai. 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 Rai.
When was the last earthquake in Chiang Rai?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Chiang Rai on the evening of December 9, 2025 at 21:02 local time (Asia/Bangkok). The center of this earthquake was located 186km west of Chiang Rai at a depth of 1km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chiang Rai in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chiang Rai?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Chiang Rai on the evening of December 26, 1941 at 21:48 local time (Asia/Bangkok). The center of this earthquake was located 271km north of Chiang Rai at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Chiang Rai since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chiang Rai?
In the past 10 years, 113 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chiang Rai. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 32 days.
