Seismic Activity in Myanmar
Over the past 30 days, there have been 7 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 5.2 event near 42 km NE of Shwebo, Burma (Myanmar).
Earthquakes in Myanmar
0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M5.2
Earthquake Map
Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — Myanmar
Over the past 30 days, Myanmar has recorded 7 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 1 reached magnitude 5.0 or higher. 5 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. The remaining 1 fell in the M2.5–M3.9 band. By depth: 6 shallow (<70 km), 1 intermediate (70–300 km). 5 of the epicenters were offshore. 2 events produced at least one felt report, totalling 58 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Focal depths ranged from 10.0 km to 110.0 km. All 7 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 7 of 7
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 day ago 2026-07-17 01:26:06 UTC | 5.2mb | 42 km NE of Shwebo, Burma (Myanmar) 22.859°, 95.964° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On July 17, 2026 at 01:26 UTC, a magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 42 km NE of Shwebo, Burma (Myanmar). It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Myanmar over the past 30 days. See the M5.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
6 days ago 2026-07-11 22:39:24 UTC | 4.2mb | 24 km NE of Shwebo, Burma (Myanmar) 22.697°, 95.893° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.2 earthquake 24 km NE of Shwebo, Burma (Myanmar) at 22:39 UTC on July 11, 2026. The event was offshore. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-04 2026-07-04 00:21:06 UTC | 3.5ml | 12 km E of Kanbe, Burma (Myanmar) 16.694°, 96.116° | 10.0 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 3.5 event was detected 12 km E of Kanbe, Burma (Myanmar) on July 4, 2026, with origin time 00:21 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M3.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-30 2026-06-30 17:12:17 UTC | 4.4mb | 81 km W of Myitkyina, Burma (Myanmar) 25.355°, 96.585° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On June 30, 2026, Myanmar registered a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 81 km W of Myitkyina, Burma (Myanmar) at 17:12 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-22 2026-06-22 15:28:52 UTC | 4.4mb | 11 km WSW of Narsingdi, Bangladesh 23.870°, 90.622° | 10.0 km | 57 | IV | green | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 15:28 UTC on June 22, 2026, a magnitude 4.4 tremor occurred 11 km WSW of Narsingdi, Bangladesh. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-20 2026-06-20 04:33:10 UTC | 4.5mb | 71 km E of Wāngjing, India 24.649°, 94.765° | 110.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was recorded 71 km E of Wāngjing, India on June 20, 2026 at 04:33 UTC. This is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — an intermediate depth event. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-18 2026-06-18 15:29:24 UTC | 4.5mb | 19 km SSE of Kakching, India 24.348°, 94.085° | 52.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 19 km SSE of Kakching, India with origin time 15:29 UTC on June 18, 2026. See the M4.5 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 Days7
2026 (M2.5+)55
Largest (30 Days)
M5.2
42 km NE of Shwebo, Burma (Myanmar)
1 day ago
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 55 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, 7 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 5.2 event that occurred 42 km NE of Shwebo, Burma (Myanmar).
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