Myanmar Earthquakes
Recent and significant earthquakes in Myanmar, drawn from the USGS global earthquake feed and mapped with magnitude and time.
Current earthquakes in Myanmar (0)
No earthquakes of magnitude 5.0 or greater have been recorded in Myanmar in the past 90 days.
No active items in this snapshot
That is normal. Conditions can change, so check official local guidance when weather is developing.
No active items in this snapshot
That is normal. Conditions can change, so check official local guidance when weather is developing.
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Recent earthquake history
No earthquakes of magnitude 5 or greater have been recorded in Myanmar in the past 90 days.
Notable earthquakes in Myanmar (last 5 years)
| Magnitude | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| M6.2 | 20 km WSW of Falam, Myanmar | Nov 25, 2021 |
| M5.9 | 121 km WSW of Myitkyina, Myanmar | May 31, 2023 |
| M5.9 | 53 km S of K?ng Tung, Myanmar | Jul 21, 2022 |
| M5.7 | 76 km SW of Kēng Tung, Myanmar | Nov 17, 2023 |
| M5.6 | 131 km SSE of Pyapon, Myanmar | Jun 19, 2023 |
| M5.6 | 78 km SE of Mawlaik, Myanmar | Sep 29, 2022 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often does Myanmar have earthquakes?
- Myanmar recorded 0 earthquakes of magnitude 5.0 or greater in the past 90 days. Over the last 5 years it has averaged about 3.2 notable quakes (magnitude 5.0 or greater) per year.
- What was the largest recent earthquake in Myanmar?
- The largest earthquake in Myanmar in the last 5 years was a magnitude 6.2 near 20 km WSW of Falam, Myanmar.
- When was the last major earthquake in Myanmar?
- The most recent earthquake of magnitude 5.0 or greater in Myanmar was a magnitude 5.0 near 49 km NNE of Shwebo, Myanmar.
- What magnitude earthquake can you feel?
- Most people begin to feel earthquakes around magnitude 3.0, though it depends on depth and distance. Shallow quakes close by feel stronger than deep or distant ones of the same size.
About earthquakes in Myanmar
Most earthquakes are too small to feel. The USGS reports millions of quakes a year worldwide, and the vast majority are below magnitude 2.5. A page showing no recent activity usually means no notable quakes, not that nothing is being measured.
Magnitude is a measure of the energy released at the source; shaking you actually feel also depends on depth and how far you are from the epicenter. A shallow magnitude 4 nearby can feel stronger than a deep magnitude 5 far away.
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