Kachin State
Kachin State: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Kachin State (Myanmar) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
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Latest event42 km²39 h ago34 km E of Hpakan, Myanmar
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
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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 Kachin State
- 39 h agoWildfire near Hpakan, Myanmar – active42 km² · 34 km E of Hpakan, Myanmar
- 39 h agoWildfire near Hopin, Myanmar – active5.2 km² · 25 km N of Hopin, Myanmar
- 39 h agoWildfire near Hpakan, Myanmar – active23 km² · 39 km ENE of Hpakan, Myanmar
- 39 h agoWildfire near Hpakan, Myanmar – active5.9 km² · 36 km E of Hpakan, Myanmar
- 4.165 days agoM4.1 earthquake near Tanai, Myanmar22 km W of Tanai, Myanmar
- 4.297 days agoM4.2 earthquake near Putao, Myanmar63 km SW of Putao, Myanmar
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Kachin State
Kachin State has recorded 315 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M6.4 in 1976.
Satellites have detected 3 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 42 km².
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
315 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M6.4.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | 22 km W of Tanai, Myanmar | 124.2 km | |
| 4.2 | 63 km SW of Putao, Myanmar | 10.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 36 km W of Mogaung, Myanmar | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 38 km W of Mogaung, Myanmar | 10.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 26 km E of Lakang, Myanmar | 10.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 47 km W of Putao, Myanmar | 29.9 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.4 | 50 km NE of Tanai, Myanmar | 27.0 km | |
| 6.3 | 62 km SSW of Putao, Myanmar | 15.0 km | |
| 6.1 | 26 km SW of Myitkyina, Myanmar | 9.9 km | |
| 5.9 | 32 km WNW of Hopin, Myanmar | 10.0 km | |
| 5.9 | 35 km ESE of Hpakan, Myanmar | 14.0 km | |
| 5.8 | 34 km WNW of Mogaung, Myanmar | 33.0 km | |
| 5.7 | 24 km NE of Tanai, Myanmar | 69.1 km | |
| 5.7 | 52 km NE of Tanai, Myanmar | 17.7 km | |
| 5.5 | 30 km E of Myitkyina, Myanmar | 33.0 km | |
| 5.5 | 46 km SW of Putao, Myanmar | 33.0 km | |
| 5.4 | 51 km WSW of Putao, Myanmar | 11.0 km | |
| 5.4 | 34 km NW of Hopin, Myanmar | 33.0 km | |
| 5.3 | 59 km W of Putao, Myanmar | 33.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 47 km W of Putao, Myanmar | 29.9 km | |
| 5.2 | 29 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | 35.3 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 6 | M5.2 |
| 2025 | 5 | M4.5 |
| 2024 | 6 | M5.7 |
| 2023 | 13 | M5.9 |
| 2022 | 9 | M4.6 |
| 2021 | 11 | M4.8 |
| 2020 | 9 | M4.8 |
| 2019 | 6 | M4.8 |
| 2018 | 8 | M5.4 |
| 2017 | 7 | M4.7 |
| 2016 | 5 | M4.6 |
| 2015 | 5 | M4.5 |
| 2014 | 5 | M4.8 |
| 2013 | 2 | M4.3 |
| 2012 | 14 | M5.1 |
| 2011 | 7 | M5.2 |
| 2010 | 2 | M4.6 |
| 2009 | 2 | M4.3 |
| 2008 | 15 | M5.1 |
| 2007 | 6 | M5.2 |
| 2006 | 5 | M4.5 |
| 2005 | 9 | M5.1 |
| 2004 | 12 | M5.0 |
| 2003 | 4 | M5.0 |
| 2002 | 5 | M4.5 |
| 2001 | 2 | M4.5 |
| 2000 | 9 | M6.3 |
| 1999 | 3 | M4.5 |
| 1998 | 5 | M4.4 |
| 1997 | 7 | M5.8 |
| 1996 | 7 | M5.4 |
| 1995 | 8 | M4.8 |
| 1994 | 8 | M6.1 |
| 1993 | 6 | M4.9 |
| 1992 | 2 | M4.9 |
| 1991 | 4 | M4.9 |
| 1990 | 5 | M5.2 |
| 1989 | 5 | M4.7 |
| 1988 | 5 | M4.8 |
| 1987 | 4 | M4.8 |
| 1986 | 4 | M5.2 |
| 1985 | 6 | M5.5 |
| 1984 | 6 | M5.7 |
| 1983 | 7 | M5.2 |
| 1982 | 2 | M4.7 |
| 1981 | 8 | M5.2 |
| 1980 | 1 | M4.9 |
| 1979 | 5 | M5.5 |
| 1978 | 4 | M5.1 |
| 1977 | 7 | M5.1 |
| 1976 | 7 | M6.4 |
Wildfires
3 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 42 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 km² | 34 km E of Hpakan, Myanmar | Active | |
| 5.2 km² | 25 km N of Hopin, Myanmar | Active | |
| 23 km² | 39 km ENE of Hpakan, Myanmar | Active | |
| 5.9 km² | 36 km E of Hpakan, Myanmar | Active | |
| 17 km² | 18 km ESE of Shwegu, Myanmar | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 km² | 34 km E of Hpakan, Myanmar | Active | |
| 23 km² | 39 km ENE of Hpakan, Myanmar | Active | |
| 17 km² | 18 km ESE of Shwegu, Myanmar | Inactive |