Earthquakes in Myanmar — December 2024
5 earthquakes were recorded in Myanmar during December 2024, an average of 0.2 per day.
5 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 77 km.
The month's largest event in Myanmar was a magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Thayet, Myanmar on 23 December 2024 at 17:57 UTC. A magnitude 4.9 earthquake radiates roughly 338 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is well above the Myanmar monthly average of 1 events over the period we cover — an unusually active month, and up from the 4 recorded the previous month.
40% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 60% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). A substantial share of intermediate-depth events points to a subducting slab beneath the region rather than purely crustal faulting.
By band, the catalogue holds 5 in the magnitude 4 range.
Activity peaked on 11 December, when 2 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M4.9 near Thayet, Myanmar on 23 December at 84 km; M4.7 near Mawlaik Township, Myanmar on 11 December at 99 km; M4.6 near Shwedaung Township, Myanmar on 01 December at 85 km.
That is 400% above the 1 events Myanmar averages per month across the 2 months on record.
Every earthquake in Myanmar, December 2024
5 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | Thayet, Myanmar | 84.0 | Myanmar | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Hpakant Township, Myanmar | 58.5 | Myanmar | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Hakha Township, Myanmar | 59.5 | Myanmar | View details View | |
| 4.7 | Mawlaik Township, Myanmar | 99.4 | Myanmar | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Shwedaung Township, Myanmar | 84.9 | Myanmar | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Myanmar in December 2024?
5 earthquakes were recorded in Myanmar during December 2024, of which 5 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Myanmar in December 2024?
A magnitude 4.9 event near Thayet, Myanmar on 23 December 2024.
Other months in Myanmar
Magnitudes for December 2024 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.