Chin State
Chin State: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Chin State (Myanmar) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
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Latest event14 km²207 days ago38 km NW of Hakha, Myanmar
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Calm (< 7 km/h, 0–1 Bf)
Light breeze (7–18 km/h, 2–3 Bf)
Moderate breeze (18–36 km/h, 4–5 Bf)
Strong breeze (36–54 km/h, 5–7 Bf)
Gale (54–72 km/h, 7–8 Bf)
Storm (≥ 72 km/h, 9+ Bf)
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 Chin State
- 207 days agoWildfire near Hakha, Myanmar14 km² · 38 km NW of Hakha, Myanmar
- 207 days agoWildfire near Hakha, Myanmar12 km² · 27 km WNW of Hakha, Myanmar
- 207 days agoWildfire near Hakha, Myanmar12 km² · 32 km WNW of Hakha, Myanmar
- 212 days agoWildfire near Hakha, Myanmar20 km² · 70 km S of Hakha, Myanmar
- 212 days agoWildfire near Hakha, Myanmar76 km² · 107 km SSE of Hakha, Myanmar
- 212 days agoWildfire near Hakha, Myanmar11 km² · 91 km S of Hakha, Myanmar
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Chin State
Chin State has recorded 48 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1979. The strongest was M5.3 in 1987.
Satellites have detected 18 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 76 km².
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
Learn more ›Earthquakes
48 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1979. The strongest was M5.3.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | 90 km SSE of Hakha, Myanmar | 66.9 km | |
| 4.1 | 86 km S of Hakha, Myanmar | 61.2 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3 | 21 km S of Hakha, Myanmar | 49.1 km | |
| 4.8 | 16 km SW of Falam, Myanmar | 74.5 km | |
| 4.7 | 20 km SW of Hakha, Myanmar | 72.2 km | |
| 4.7 | 89 km S of Hakha, Myanmar | 48.3 km | |
| 4.6 | 90 km SSE of Hakha, Myanmar | 66.9 km | |
| 4.6 | 73 km S of Hakha, Myanmar | 47.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 22 km W of Hakha, Myanmar | 48.7 km | |
| 4.6 | 23 km WNW of Hakha, Myanmar | 56.2 km | |
| 4.6 | 22 km SW of Hakha, Myanmar | 42.7 km | |
| 4.6 | 26 km WSW of Hakha, Myanmar | 55.3 km | |
| 4.6 | 73 km SSE of Hakha, Myanmar | 72.3 km | |
| 4.6 | 42 km S of Hakha, Myanmar | 67.2 km | |
| 4.6 | 78 km S of Hakha, Myanmar | 33.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 31 km SSE of Hakha, Myanmar | 37.1 km | |
| 4.5 | 97 km S of Hakha, Myanmar | 54.6 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 2025 | 2 | M4.6 |
| 2024 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2022 | 2 | M4.6 |
| 2020 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2019 | 3 | M4.6 |
| 2018 | 2 | M4.3 |
| 2016 | 2 | M4.5 |
| 2015 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 2014 | 2 | M4.6 |
| 2012 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 2011 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2010 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 2009 | 2 | M4.7 |
| 2008 | 1 | M3.9 |
| 2007 | 3 | M4.5 |
| 2005 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 2004 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 2000 | 3 | M4.3 |
| 1999 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 1997 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 1996 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 1995 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 1993 | 3 | M4.8 |
| 1992 | 3 | M4.3 |
| 1988 | 2 | M4.5 |
| 1987 | 1 | M5.3 |
| 1986 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 1983 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 1982 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 1979 | 1 | M4.5 |
Wildfires
18 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 76 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 km² | 38 km NW of Hakha, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 27 km WNW of Hakha, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 32 km WNW of Hakha, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 70 km S of Hakha, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 76 km² | 107 km SSE of Hakha, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 91 km S of Hakha, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 37 km SSE of Hakha, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 32 km SE of Hakha, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 105 km S of Hakha, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 76 km SE of Hakha, Myanmar | Inactive |
Show all (18)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 km² | 15 km SSE of Cangva, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 27 km² | 86 km SSE of Hakha, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 33 km² | 12 km SE of Cangva, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 82 km SSE of Hakha, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 89 km SSE of Hakha, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 79 km SSE of Hakha, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 74 km SE of Hakha, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 60 km SE of Hakha, Myanmar | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 km² | 107 km SSE of Hakha, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 33 km² | 12 km SE of Cangva, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 27 km² | 86 km SSE of Hakha, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 89 km SSE of Hakha, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 37 km SSE of Hakha, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 70 km S of Hakha, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 60 km SE of Hakha, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 15 km SSE of Cangva, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 79 km SSE of Hakha, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 105 km S of Hakha, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 38 km NW of Hakha, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 74 km SE of Hakha, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 27 km WNW of Hakha, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 32 km WNW of Hakha, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 32 km SE of Hakha, Myanmar | Inactive |