Earthquakes in Myanmar — October 2026
3 earthquakes were recorded in Myanmar during October 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 68 km.
The month's largest event in Myanmar was a magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Sittwe, Myanmar on 03 October 2026 at 18:12 UTC. A magnitude 4.9 earthquake radiates roughly 338 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.
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 M4.9 near Sittwe, Myanmar on 03 October at 35 km; M4.6 near Chauk, Myanmar on 04 October at 58 km; M4.5 near Mawlaik, Myanmar on 07 October at 110 km.
That is 42% below the 5 events Myanmar averages per month across the 22 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Myanmar, October 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | Sittwe, Myanmar | 35.0 | Myanmar | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Chauk, Myanmar | 58.3 | Myanmar | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Mawlaik, Myanmar | 109.9 | Myanmar | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Myanmar in October 2026?
3 earthquakes were recorded in Myanmar during October 2026, of which 3 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Myanmar in October 2026?
A magnitude 4.9 event near Sittwe, Myanmar on 03 October 2026.
Other months in Myanmar
Magnitudes for October 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.