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 4.8 event near 56 km WSW of Monywa, Burma (Myanmar).
Earthquakes in Myanmar
0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M4.8
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. 7 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 6 shallow (<70 km), 1 intermediate (70–300 km). 2 of the epicenters were offshore. 2 events produced at least one felt report, totalling 4 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Focal depths ranged from 10.0 km to 107.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026-08-06 2026-08-06 20:32:48 UTC | 4.2mb | 30 km ENE of Shwebo, Burma (Myanmar) 22.693°, 95.959° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 20:32 UTC on August 6, 2026, a magnitude 4.2 tremor occurred 30 km ENE of Shwebo, Burma (Myanmar). See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-08-05 2026-08-05 00:11:58 UTC | 4.8mb | 56 km WSW of Monywa, Burma (Myanmar) 21.872°, 94.648° | 107.6 km | 2 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On August 5, 2026 at 00:11 UTC, a magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 56 km WSW of Monywa, Burma (Myanmar). It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Myanmar over the past 30 days. See the M4.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-31 2026-07-31 21:24:10 UTC | 4.5mb | 54 km NE of Simao, China 23.191°, 101.288° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 54 km NE of Simao, China with origin time 21:24 UTC on July 31, 2026. The event was offshore. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-29 2026-07-29 14:02:43 UTC | 4.2mb | 7 km WNW of Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar) 22.008°, 96.022° | 10.0 km | 2 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.2 earthquake 7 km WNW of Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar) at 14:02 UTC on July 29, 2026. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-25 2026-07-25 23:09:26 UTC | 4.5mb | 54 km SE of Tuensang, India 25.984°, 95.264° | 69.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On July 25, 2026, Myanmar registered a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 54 km SE of Tuensang, India at 23:09 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-23 2026-07-23 18:21:37 UTC | 4.0mb | 58 km WSW of Pyay, Burma (Myanmar) 18.672°, 94.693° | 54.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 4.0 event was detected 58 km WSW of Pyay, Burma (Myanmar) on July 23, 2026, with origin time 18:21 UTC. See the M4.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-23 2026-07-23 04:06:14 UTC | 4.6mb | 71 km ESE of Mawlaik, Burma (Myanmar) 23.330°, 95.016° | 69.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake was recorded 71 km ESE of Mawlaik, Burma (Myanmar) on July 23, 2026 at 04:06 UTC. See the M4.6 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
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Earthquake Statistics
Last 24 Hours0
Last 30 Days7
2026 (M2.5+)67
Largest (30 Days)
M4.8
56 km WSW of Monywa, Burma (Myanmar)
2026-08-05
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 67 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 4.8 event that occurred 56 km WSW of Monywa, Burma (Myanmar).
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