Earthquakes in Myanmar — February 2026
4 earthquakes were recorded in Myanmar during February 2026, an average of 0.1 per day.
4 reached magnitude 4 or above and 4 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 68 km.
The month's largest event in Myanmar was a magnitude 5.9 earthquake near Yenangyaung, Myanmar on 03 February 2026 at 15:34 UTC. A magnitude 5.9 earthquake radiates roughly 10,676 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is close to the Myanmar monthly average of 5 events over the period we cover, and up from the 3 recorded the previous month.
75% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 25% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). The mix is dominated by shallow crustal events, with a minority of intermediate-depth activity.
By band, the catalogue holds 4 in the magnitude 5 range.
Activity peaked on 03 February, when 2 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M5.9 near Yenangyaung, Myanmar on 03 February at 63 km; M5.2 near Mawlaik, Myanmar on 06 February at 10 km; M5.2 near Yenangyaung, Myanmar on 03 February at 68 km.
That is 24% below the 5 events Myanmar averages per month across the 21 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Myanmar, February 2026
4 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.9 | Yenangyaung, Myanmar | 62.7 | Myanmar | View details View | |
| 5.2 | Mawlaik, Myanmar | 10.0 | Myanmar | View details View | |
| 5.2 | Yenangyaung, Myanmar | 67.8 | Myanmar | View details View | |
| 5.1 | Mawlaik, Myanmar | 129.7 | Myanmar | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Myanmar in February 2026?
4 earthquakes were recorded in Myanmar during February 2026, of which 4 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Myanmar in February 2026?
A magnitude 5.9 event near Yenangyaung, Myanmar on 03 February 2026.
Other months in Myanmar
Magnitudes for February 2026 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.