Earthquakes in Myanmar — April 2026
4 earthquakes were recorded in Myanmar during April 2026, an average of 0.1 per day.
4 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 76 km.
The month's largest event in Myanmar was a magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Mawlaik, Myanmar on 21 April 2026 at 00:08 UTC. A magnitude 4.7 earthquake radiates roughly 169 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 2 recorded the previous month.
25% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 75% 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 4 in the magnitude 4 range.
Activity peaked on 21 April, when 2 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M4.7 near Mawlaik, Myanmar on 21 April at 108 km; M4.5 near Mawlaik, Myanmar on 21 April at 78 km; M4.4 near Pyapon, Myanmar on 24 April at 10 km.
That is 24% below the 5 events Myanmar averages per month across the 21 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Myanmar, April 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | Mawlaik, Myanmar | 107.8 | Myanmar | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Mawlaik, Myanmar | 78.1 | Myanmar | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Pyapon, Myanmar | 10.0 | Myanmar | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Pakokku, Myanmar | 108.0 | Myanmar | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Myanmar in April 2026?
4 earthquakes were recorded in Myanmar during April 2026, of which 4 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Myanmar in April 2026?
A magnitude 4.7 event near Mawlaik, Myanmar on 21 April 2026.
Other months in Myanmar
Magnitudes for April 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.