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Earthquakes in Myanmar
In the last 30 days, 6 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded in Myanmar; the largest was a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 22 km WSW of Pa Du Mone, Sagaing Region, Myanmar on 23 Oct 2026.
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- 24 hours
- 0
- all magnitudes
- 7 days
- 0
- M2.5+
- 30 days
- 6
- M2.5+
Seismic record
In Myanmar, the USGS catalogue lists 59 earthquakes of magnitude 6 or more since 1900 and 154 of magnitude 5 or more since 2000, about 6 a year. In the 12 months to 13 Oct 2026 it recorded 81 of magnitude 2.5 or more, 79 of them magnitude 4 or more.
The largest since 1900: M7.9 on 23 May 1912, 23 km ENE of Pangtara, Shan State, Myanmar. The most recent of magnitude 5 or more: M5.2 on 18 May 2026, 15 km SSE of Mee Pya, Yangon, Myanmar.
Counts from the USGS ComCat catalogue (public domain), last compiled 13 Oct 2026. Outside the United States, ComCat is complete from about magnitude 4.5, so smaller local earthquakes may be missing from these counts but appear in the lists below. How these pages are built
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.6mb | 22 km WSW of Pa Du Mone, Sagaing Region, Myanmar2 agencies | |
| 4.5mb | 32 km E of Mawlaik, Sagaing Region, Myanmar2 agencies | |
| 4.4mb | 38 km SE of Kalewa, Sagaing Region, Myanmar | |
| 4.4mb | 33 km SSW of Pangkham, Shan State, Myanmar | |
| 4.3mb | 21 km NNE of Myingyan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar | |
| 4.2mb | 26 km WNW of Tatkon, Sagaing Region, Myanmar |
Where they occurred
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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, 6 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 4.6 earthquake 22 km WSW of Pa Du Mone, Sagaing Region, Myanmar on 23 Oct 2026, at a depth of 117 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.
How deep are earthquakes in Myanmar?
33% of the magnitude 2.5+ earthquakes recorded in Myanmar in the last 30 days were shallower than 70 km. Shallow earthquakes generally cause stronger shaking at the surface than deep ones of the same magnitude.
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.