Yangon
Yangon: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Yangon (Myanmar) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
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Latest event6.7 km²16 h ago24 km E of Kayan, Myanmar
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Yangon
- 16 h agoWildfire near Kayan, Myanmar – active6.7 km² · 24 km E of Kayan, Myanmar
- 16 h agoWildfire near Kayan, Myanmar – active4.6 km² · 19 km N of Kayan, Myanmar
- 16 h agoWildfire near Thongwa, Myanmar – active6.7 km² · 14 km SE of Thongwa, Myanmar
- 16 h agoWildfire near Thongwa, Myanmar – active4.9 km² · 22 km ESE of Thongwa, Myanmar
- 16 h agoWildfire near Kayan, Myanmar – active8.4 km² · 12 km NE of Kayan, Myanmar
- 16 h agoWildfire near Hlaingthaya, Myanmar – active24 km² · 12 km SW of Hlaingthaya, Myanmar
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Yangon
Yangon has recorded 48 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1978. The strongest was M5.7 in 1978.
Satellites have detected 3 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 24 km².
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
48 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1978. The strongest was M5.7.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 | 25 km SSE of Kyauktan, Myanmar | 10.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 18 km WNW of Taikkyi, Myanmar | 10.0 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7 | 14 km SW of Twante, Myanmar | 10.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 25 km SSE of Kyauktan, Myanmar | 10.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 162 km S of Ka Nyin Kone, Myanmar | 10.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 10 km NNE of Taikkyi, Myanmar | 10.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 155 km SSE of Ka Nyin Kone, Myanmar | 27.8 km | |
| 5.0 | near Ta Gu Pon, Myanmar | 17.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 5 km SW of Kyar Inn West, Myanmar | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 149 km S of Ka Nyin Kone, Myanmar | 35.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 13 km NE of Taikkyi, Myanmar | 33.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 45 km SE of Wet Kaik, Myanmar | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 10 km NNW of Taikkyi, Myanmar | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 55 km SSE of Ka Nyin Kone, Myanmar | 24.3 km | |
| 4.6 | 10 km NNW of Taikkyi, Myanmar | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 152 km S of Ka Nyin Kone, Myanmar | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 9 km NNW of Kungyangon, Myanmar | 97.6 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 3 | M5.2 |
| 2025 | 3 | M4.6 |
| 2023 | 4 | M4.8 |
| 2022 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 2020 | 1 | M3.1 |
| 2019 | 1 | M3.8 |
| 2018 | 5 | M4.3 |
| 2017 | 4 | M5.1 |
| 2016 | 2 | M5.0 |
| 2014 | 2 | M4.6 |
| 2013 | 1 | M3.4 |
| 2010 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 2009 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2007 | 2 | M4.6 |
| 2005 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2004 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2003 | 1 | M3.9 |
| 2002 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 2001 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 1999 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 1998 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 1996 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 1991 | 2 | M5.2 |
| 1987 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 1986 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 1985 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 1979 | 2 | M4.6 |
| 1978 | 2 | M5.7 |
Wildfires
3 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 24 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.7 km² | 24 km E of Kayan, Myanmar | Active | |
| 4.6 km² | 19 km N of Kayan, Myanmar | Active | |
| 6.7 km² | 14 km SE of Thongwa, Myanmar | Active | |
| 4.9 km² | 22 km ESE of Thongwa, Myanmar | Active | |
| 8.4 km² | 12 km NE of Kayan, Myanmar | Active | |
| 24 km² | 12 km SW of Hlaingthaya, Myanmar | Active | |
| 8.2 km² | 16 km ESE of Kayan, Myanmar | Active | |
| 18 km² | 13 km N of Kayan, Myanmar | Active | |
| 8.9 km² | 25 km S of Thongwa, Myanmar | Active | |
| 5.5 km² | 16 km ESE of Kyauktan, Myanmar | Active |
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| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 km² | 23 km SSE of Thongwa, Myanmar | Active | |
| 4.0 km² | 13 km SE of Kyauktan, Myanmar | Active | |
| 10 km² | near Taw Lan, Myanmar | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 km² | 12 km SW of Hlaingthaya, Myanmar | Active | |
| 18 km² | 13 km N of Kayan, Myanmar | Active | |
| 10 km² | near Taw Lan, Myanmar | Inactive |
Places
- Yangon
- Hlaingthaya
- Insein
- Mingaladon
- Kyauktan
- Mingala Tangnyunt
- Set Ka Lay
- Kyimyindine
- San Chaung
- Sangyoung
- Taikkyi
- Thanhlyin
- Thanlyin
- Kanbe
- Thongwa
- Twante
- Nyaung
- Thin Gan Kyun Gyi
- Oke Kan
- Ahlone
- Pazundaung
- Kayan
- Shwenatha
- Hlegu
- Botataung
- Ywar Ma West
- Pauk Kone
- Shwe Lin Ban
- Kungyangon
- Pyan Lel Nay Yar Cha Htar Ye
- Zee Kone
- Pawgan
- Min Ga Lar Don Zay
- Ah Lel
- Sinngu
- Da Nyin Kone
- Kone Ta La Paung
- Saw Bwar Gyi Kone