Earthquakes in Myanmar — July 2026
3 earthquakes were recorded in Myanmar during July 2026, an average of 0.1 per day.
3 reached magnitude 4 or above and 1 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 10 km.
The month's largest event in Myanmar was a magnitude 5.2 earthquake near Shwebo, Myanmar on 17 July 2026 at 01:26 UTC. A magnitude 5.2 earthquake radiates roughly 951 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is below the Myanmar monthly average of 5 events over the period we cover — a comparatively quiet month, and level with the 3 recorded the previous month.
100% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 0% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). Almost everything here is crustal. That is characteristic of transform faulting or continental deformation rather than subduction — and it means shaking at the surface is strong for the magnitudes involved.
By band, the catalogue holds 2 in the magnitude 4 range, 1 in the magnitude 5 range.
The month's largest events were M5.2 near Shwebo, Myanmar on 17 July at 10 km; M4.2 near Shwebo, Myanmar on 11 July at 10 km; M4.2 near Mandalay, Myanmar on 29 July at 10 km.
That is 43% below the 5 events Myanmar averages per month across the 21 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Myanmar, July 2026
3 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 | Shwebo, Myanmar | 10.0 | Myanmar | View details View | |
| 4.2 | Mandalay, Myanmar | 10.0 | Myanmar | View details View | |
| 4.2 | Shwebo, Myanmar | 10.0 | Myanmar | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Myanmar in July 2026?
3 earthquakes were recorded in Myanmar during July 2026, of which 3 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Myanmar in July 2026?
A magnitude 5.2 event near Shwebo, Myanmar on 17 July 2026.
Other months in Myanmar
Magnitudes for July 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.