Over the past 30 days, Myanmar has recorded 4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 1 reached magnitude 5.0 or higher. 3 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 2 shallow (<70 km), 2 intermediate (70–300 km). 4 of the epicenters were offshore. Focal depths ranged from 10.0 km to 109.0 km. All 4 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
Leading the list is a magnitude 5.0 event near 74 km W of Yenangyaung, Burma (Myanmar) at 58.8 km depth. The second-ranked event, at magnitude 4.5 near 95 km W of Myitkyina, Burma (Myanmar), trails by 0.5 magnitude units — a meaningful gap that makes the leader clearly dominant in energy release. Rounding out the top three is a magnitude 4.5 earthquake near 29 km NW of Mawlaik, Burma (Myanmar).
Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026-05-10 2026-05-10 19:36:36 UTC | 5.0mb | 74 km W of Yenangyaung, Burma (Myanmar) 20.495°, 94.158° | 58.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On May 10, 2026 at 19:36 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 74 km W of Yenangyaung, Burma (Myanmar). It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Myanmar over the past 30 days. The hypocenter lay at 58.8 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 20.495°, 94.158°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-05 2026-05-05 04:10:49 UTC | 4.5mb | 95 km W of Myitkyina, Burma (Myanmar) 25.277°, 96.455° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was recorded 95 km W of Myitkyina, Burma (Myanmar) on May 5, 2026 at 04:10 UTC. At just 10.0 km, it was the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 25.277°N, 96.455°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-04-25 2026-04-25 15:15:12 UTC | 4.3mb | 29 km W of Pakokku, Burma (Myanmar) 21.362°, 94.801° | 109.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On April 25, 2026, Myanmar registered a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 29 km W of Pakokku, Burma (Myanmar) at 15:15 UTC. At 109.0 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 21.362°, 94.801°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-04-21 2026-04-21 14:24:37 UTC | 4.5mb | 29 km NW of Mawlaik, Burma (Myanmar) 23.830°, 94.203° | 72.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 29 km NW of Mawlaik, Burma (Myanmar) with origin time 14:24 UTC on April 21, 2026. The event originated approximately 72.7 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 23.830°, 94.203°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
74 km W of Yenangyaung, Burma (Myanmar)
2026-05-10
96 km W of Yenangyaung, Burma (Myanmar)
2026-02-03
Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
Myanmar lies along the Burma Plate boundary with multiple active fault systems including the Sagaing Fault running through the country.
In 2026, Myanmar has recorded 38 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Myanmar in 2026 was a magnitude 5.8 event near Yenangyaung, Burma (Myanmar). As of today, seismic monitoring continues with 0 earthquakes detected in the past 24 hours and 4 in the last 30 days.
Myanmar lies along the Burma Plate boundary with multiple active fault systems including the Sagaing Fault running through the country.
Over the past 30 days, there have been 4 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 5.0 event near 74 km W of Yenangyaung, Burma (Myanmar).
In the past 30 days, 4 earthquakes have been recorded in the Myanmar region. The number varies based on seismic activity in the area.
The largest recent earthquake in the Myanmar area was a magnitude 5.0 event that occurred 74 km W of Yenangyaung, Burma (Myanmar).
Residents should secure heavy furniture, create an emergency kit with supplies for 72 hours, develop a family communication plan, and practice "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" during earthquake drills. Visit our preparedness section for detailed guides.
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