Magway
Magway: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Magway (Myanmar) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
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Latest event12 km²214 days ago85 km WNW of Chauk, 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 Magway
- 214 days agoWildfire near Chauk, Myanmar12 km² · 85 km WNW of Chauk, Myanmar
- 217 days agoWildfire near Chauk, Myanmar20 km² · 87 km WNW of Chauk, Myanmar
- 217 days agoWildfire near Chauk, Myanmar23 km² · 87 km W of Chauk, Myanmar
- 222 days agoWildfire near Chauk, Myanmar21 km² · 87 km W of Chauk, Myanmar
- 222 days agoWildfire near Chauk, Myanmar35 km² · 85 km W of Chauk, Myanmar
- 223 days agoWildfire near Chauk, Myanmar11 km² · 84 km W of Chauk, Myanmar
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Magway
Magway has recorded 135 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M6.8 in 2016.
Satellites have detected 45 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 60 km².
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
135 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M6.8.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.8 | 26 km W of Chauk, Myanmar | 82.0 km | |
| 6.5 | 75 km W of Yenangyaung, Myanmar | 35.6 km | |
| 6.0 | 18 km W of Thayetmyo, Myanmar | 80.0 km | |
| 5.7 | 11 km SW of Yenangyaung, Myanmar | 84.2 km | |
| 5.6 | 24 km W of Chauk, Myanmar | 96.7 km | |
| 5.5 | 27 km NE of Yesagyo, Myanmar | 44.0 km | |
| 5.3 | 28 km WSW of Thayetmyo, Myanmar | 60.8 km | |
| 5.3 | 43 km WSW of Chauk, Myanmar | 66.0 km | |
| 5.3 | 13 km N of Kyaw, Myanmar | 89.5 km | |
| 5.2 | 44 km NW of Chauk, Myanmar | 112.8 km | |
| 5.2 | 57 km W of Yenangyaung, Myanmar | 67.5 km | |
| 5.1 | 43 km WNW of Myaydo, Myanmar | 10.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 31 km NW of Pakokku, Myanmar | 101.5 km | |
| 5.1 | 52 km WSW of Yenangyaung, Myanmar | 69.8 km | |
| 5.1 | 20 km NNW of Kyaw, Myanmar | 85.3 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2025 | 3 | M4.4 |
| 2024 | 5 | M4.9 |
| 2023 | 4 | M4.7 |
| 2022 | 5 | M5.1 |
| 2021 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 2020 | 4 | M4.5 |
| 2019 | 4 | M5.3 |
| 2018 | 4 | M4.6 |
| 2017 | 3 | M5.0 |
| 2016 | 3 | M6.8 |
| 2015 | 3 | M4.4 |
| 2014 | 2 | M5.3 |
| 2013 | 4 | M4.8 |
| 2012 | 2 | M4.5 |
| 2011 | 5 | M4.7 |
| 2010 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 2009 | 2 | M5.7 |
| 2008 | 4 | M4.6 |
| 2007 | 6 | M4.9 |
| 2006 | 5 | M5.2 |
| 2005 | 5 | M5.0 |
| 2004 | 5 | M4.3 |
| 2003 | 8 | M5.0 |
| 2002 | 2 | M4.3 |
| 2001 | 5 | M4.5 |
| 2000 | 3 | M4.4 |
| 1999 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 1998 | 2 | M4.6 |
| 1997 | 2 | M4.1 |
| 1996 | 3 | M6.0 |
| 1994 | 3 | M6.5 |
| 1993 | 2 | M4.4 |
| 1992 | 6 | M5.6 |
| 1991 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 1988 | 5 | M5.1 |
| 1987 | 4 | M4.6 |
| 1984 | 1 | M4.9 |
| 1983 | 2 | M5.3 |
| 1982 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 1980 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 1979 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 1976 | 2 | M5.5 |
Wildfires
45 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 60 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 km² | 85 km WNW of Chauk, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 87 km WNW of Chauk, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 23 km² | 87 km W of Chauk, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 21 km² | 87 km W of Chauk, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 35 km² | 85 km W of Chauk, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 84 km W of Chauk, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 86 km W of Chauk, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 22 km² | 83 km W of Chauk, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 26 km² | 81 km WNW of Chauk, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 83 km W of Chauk, Myanmar | Inactive |
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Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 km² | 28 km NW of Myaydo, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 40 km² | 74 km WNW of Chauk, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 37 km² | 29 km SSW of Kyaw, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 35 km² | 85 km W of Chauk, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 29 km² | 52 km WSW of Thayetmyo, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 28 km² | 80 km W of Chauk, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 27 km² | 82 km W of Chauk, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 26 km² | 81 km WNW of Chauk, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 23 km² | 87 km W of Chauk, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 23 km² | 57 km W of Chauk, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 22 km² | 83 km W of Chauk, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 21 km² | 63 km WSW of Chauk, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 21 km² | 87 km W of Chauk, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 46 km SSW of Minbu, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 16 km WNW of Kyaw, Myanmar | Inactive |