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Earthquakes in Myanmar
In the last 30 days, 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded in Myanmar; the largest was a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 77 km SW of Kēng Tung, Shan State, Myanmar on 5 Sep 2026.
Data: USGS · updated · sources and licences
- 24 hours
- 0
- all magnitudes
- 7 days
- 0
- M2.5+
- 30 days
- 2
- M2.5+
Last 24 hours
No earthquakes recorded in Myanmar in the last 24 hours.
Earlier this week, magnitude 2.5 and above
None of magnitude 2.5 or greater earlier this week.
Largest in the last 30 days
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4mb | 77 km SW of Kēng Tung, Shan State, Myanmar | |
| 4.1mb | 22 km W of Danai, Kachin State, Myanmar |
Where they occurred
Largest since 1900
Magnitude 6 and above in Myanmar.
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Questions
How many earthquakes happen in Myanmar?
In the last 30 days, 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded in Myanmar, 0 of them in the last 7 days. In the last 24 hours, 0 earthquakes of any magnitude were recorded. Most small earthquakes are not felt.
What was the largest recent earthquake in Myanmar?
The largest in the last 30 days was a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 77 km SW of Kēng Tung, Shan State, Myanmar on 5 Sep 2026, at a depth of 10 km.
What is the largest earthquake recorded in Myanmar since 1900?
According to the USGS catalogue, the largest was a magnitude 7.9 earthquake on 23 May 1912 (32 km NW of Taunggyi, Myanmar). Magnitudes of early 20th-century earthquakes are less certain than modern ones.
Where can I get official earthquake information for Myanmar?
For official information, warnings and safety advice, follow your national seismological agency and civil protection authority. This site compiles agency reports and is not a warning service.
Can earthquakes be predicted?
No. Scientists can estimate how likely strong shaking is in a region over years or decades, but no method predicts the time, place and size of a specific earthquake. Aftershocks are expected after large earthquakes and become less frequent over time.