Earthquakes in Myanmar — August 2026
3 earthquakes were recorded in Myanmar during August 2026, an average of 0.1 per day.
3 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 41 km.
The month's largest event in Myanmar was a magnitude 4.8 earthquake near Monywa, Myanmar on 05 August 2026 at 00:11 UTC. A magnitude 4.8 earthquake radiates roughly 239 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.
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 3 in the magnitude 4 range.
The month's largest events were M4.8 near Monywa, Myanmar on 05 August at 102 km; M4.6 near Letpandan, Myanmar on 23 August at 10 km; M4.2 near Shwebo, Myanmar on 06 August at 10 km.
That is 43% below the 5 events Myanmar averages per month across the 21 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Myanmar, August 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | Monywa, Myanmar | 102.3 | Myanmar | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Letpandan, 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 August 2026?
3 earthquakes were recorded in Myanmar during August 2026, of which 3 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Myanmar in August 2026?
A magnitude 4.8 event near Monywa, Myanmar on 05 August 2026.
Other months in Myanmar
Magnitudes for August 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.