Earthquakes in Myanmar — May 2026
6 earthquakes were recorded in Myanmar during May 2026, an average of 0.2 per day.
6 reached magnitude 4 or above and 2 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 59 km.
The month's largest event in Myanmar was a magnitude 5.2 earthquake near Syriam, Myanmar on 18 May 2026 at 02:05 UTC. A magnitude 5.2 earthquake radiates roughly 951 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 4 recorded the previous month.
67% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 33% 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, 2 in the magnitude 5 range.
Activity peaked on 26 May, when 2 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M5.2 near Syriam, Myanmar on 18 May at 10 km; M5.0 near Yenangyaung, Myanmar on 10 May at 59 km; M4.5 near Mawlaik, Myanmar on 26 May at 113 km.
That is 15% above the 5 events Myanmar averages per month across the 21 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Myanmar, May 2026
6 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 | Syriam, Myanmar | 10.0 | Myanmar | View details View | |
| 5.0 | Yenangyaung, Myanmar | 58.8 | Myanmar | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Mawlaik, Myanmar | 112.6 | Myanmar | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Myitkyina, Myanmar | 10.0 | Myanmar | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Falam, Myanmar | 57.4 | Myanmar | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Mawlaik, Myanmar | 102.7 | Myanmar | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Myanmar in May 2026?
6 earthquakes were recorded in Myanmar during May 2026, of which 6 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Myanmar in May 2026?
A magnitude 5.2 event near Syriam, Myanmar on 18 May 2026.
Other months in Myanmar
Magnitudes for May 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.