Seismic Activity in Myanmar
Over the past 30 days, there have been 3 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 4.5 event near 71 km NE of Simao, China.
Earthquakes in Myanmar
0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M4.5
Earthquake Map
Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — Myanmar
Over the past 30 days, Myanmar has recorded 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 3 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 2 shallow (<70 km), 1 intermediate (70–300 km). 2 of the epicenters were offshore. Focal depths ranged from 10.0 km to 124.2 km. All 3 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
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.
Showing 3 of 3
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026-09-14 2026-09-14 09:07:29 UTC | 4.5mb | 71 km NE of Simao, China 23.296°, 101.406° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On September 14, 2026 at 09:07 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 71 km NE of Simao, China. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Myanmar over the past 30 days. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-09-11 2026-09-11 17:56:20 UTC | 4.1mb | 34 km WNW of Sarupathar, India 26.340°, 96.499° | 124.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 34 km WNW of Sarupathar, India with origin time 17:56 UTC on September 11, 2026. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-09-05 2026-09-05 01:09:23 UTC | 4.4mb | 76 km SW of Kēng Tung, Burma (Myanmar) 21.142°, 99.405° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded 76 km SW of Kēng Tung, Burma (Myanmar) on September 5, 2026 at 01:09 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
Legend:
Mag: Magnitude (magType = ml, mb, mw, etc.)
Felt: Number of DYFI felt reports
MMI: Modified Mercalli Intensity (I-X+)
Alert: PAGER alert level
Depth: Shallow (<70km), Intermediate, Deep (>300km)
Status: Auto = preliminary, Reviewed = verified by seismologist
Click any row to see additional technical details.
Earthquake Statistics
Last 24 Hours0
Last 30 Days3
2026 (M2.5+)74
Largest (30 Days)
M4.5
71 km NE of Simao, China
2026-09-14
Largest in 2026
M5.8
96 km W of Yenangyaung, Burma (Myanmar)
2026-02-03
Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
About Myanmar
Myanmar lies along the Burma Plate boundary with multiple active fault systems including the Sagaing Fault running through the country.
Myanmar Earthquakes 2026
In 2026, Myanmar has recorded 74 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).
Frequently Asked Questions
How many earthquakes occur in Myanmar?
In the past 30 days, 3 earthquakes have been recorded in the Myanmar region.
What was the biggest recent earthquake in Myanmar?
The largest recent earthquake in the Myanmar area was a magnitude 4.5 event that occurred 71 km NE of Simao, China.
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