Rakhine
Rakhine: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Rakhine (Myanmar) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
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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 Rakhine
- 4.642 days agoM4.6 earthquake near Kyauktaw, Myanmar105 km NE of Kyauktaw, Myanmar
- 4.843 days agoM4.8 earthquake near Mrauk U, Myanmar33 km ENE of Mrauk U, Myanmar
- 4.463 days agoM4.4 earthquake near Manaung, Myanmar34 km SSW of Manaung, Myanmar
- 4.0115 days agoM4.0 earthquake near Thandwe, Myanmar42 km NE of Thandwe, Myanmar
- 5.0189 days agoM5.0 earthquake near Ann Town, Myanmar78 km N of Ann Town, Myanmar
- 212 days agoWildfire near Mrauk U, Myanmar11 km² · 91 km NE of Mrauk U, Myanmar
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Rakhine
Rakhine has recorded 163 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M5.8 in 2026.
Satellites have detected 19 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 39 km².
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
163 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M5.8.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | 105 km NE of Kyauktaw, Myanmar | 59.6 km | |
| 4.8 | 33 km ENE of Mrauk U, Myanmar | 64.4 km | |
| 4.4 | 34 km SSW of Manaung, Myanmar | 10.0 km | |
| 4.0 | 42 km NE of Thandwe, Myanmar | 54.3 km | |
| 5.0 | 78 km N of Ann Town, Myanmar | 54.2 km | |
| 4.4 | 76 km N of Ann Town, Myanmar | 43.2 km | |
| 5.1 | 82 km N of Ann Town, Myanmar | 71.6 km | |
| 5.8 | 72 km N of Ann Town, Myanmar | 59.0 km | |
| 4.1 | 48 km SSW of Buthidaung Town, Myanmar | 10.0 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.8 | 72 km N of Ann Town, Myanmar | 59.0 km | |
| 5.6 | 65 km NNE of Taungup, Myanmar | 53.5 km | |
| 5.6 | 37 km ENE of Kyeintali, Myanmar | 56.0 km | |
| 5.5 | 88 km NE of Mrauk U, Myanmar | 47.3 km | |
| 5.3 | 95 km ENE of Kyauktaw, Myanmar | 48.4 km | |
| 5.3 | 68 km ENE of Mrauk U, Myanmar | 62.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 39 km WSW of Gwa Twon, Myanmar | 26.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 18 km E of Thandwe, Myanmar | 26.1 km | |
| 5.2 | 41 km W of Kyaukpyu, Myanmar | 35.9 km | |
| 5.2 | 137 km WSW of Kyaukpyu, Myanmar | 10.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 73 km NE of Mrauk U, Myanmar | 42.7 km | |
| 5.2 | 32 km SW of Thandwe, Myanmar | 33.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 57 km ESE of Ann Town, Myanmar | 58.9 km | |
| 5.1 | 82 km N of Ann Town, Myanmar | 71.6 km | |
| 5.1 | 45 km WNW of Ann Town, Myanmar | 32.2 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 8 | M5.8 |
| 2025 | 6 | M5.0 |
| 2024 | 4 | M4.8 |
| 2023 | 8 | M4.7 |
| 2022 | 5 | M5.2 |
| 2021 | 3 | M4.3 |
| 2020 | 6 | M4.9 |
| 2019 | 8 | M5.2 |
| 2018 | 3 | M4.5 |
| 2017 | 2 | M4.6 |
| 2016 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 2014 | 4 | M4.5 |
| 2013 | 1 | M4.8 |
| 2012 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2011 | 3 | M4.9 |
| 2010 | 2 | M5.2 |
| 2009 | 3 | M4.4 |
| 2008 | 3 | M4.2 |
| 2007 | 3 | M5.1 |
| 2006 | 2 | M4.9 |
| 2005 | 5 | M4.7 |
| 2004 | 6 | M4.9 |
| 2002 | 7 | M5.6 |
| 2001 | 12 | M5.2 |
| 1999 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 1998 | 3 | M4.9 |
| 1997 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 1996 | 2 | M4.3 |
| 1995 | 4 | M5.0 |
| 1994 | 2 | M4.7 |
| 1993 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 1992 | 9 | M5.2 |
| 1991 | 3 | M4.6 |
| 1990 | 4 | M4.9 |
| 1989 | 6 | M5.5 |
| 1988 | 2 | M4.6 |
| 1987 | 2 | M4.8 |
| 1985 | 2 | M4.8 |
| 1984 | 3 | M5.2 |
| 1983 | 2 | M5.1 |
| 1980 | 4 | M5.1 |
| 1979 | 2 | M5.6 |
| 1978 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 1977 | 2 | M4.8 |
| 1976 | 1 | M3.8 |
Wildfires
19 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 39 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 km² | 91 km NE of Mrauk U, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 25 km² | 75 km ENE of Mrauk U, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 26 km² | 45 km E of Mrauk U, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 21 km W of Ann Town, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 42 km NE of Kyauktaw, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 81 km ENE of Mrauk U, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 40 km NNW of Buthidaung Town, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 59 km ESE of Ann Town, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 24 km² | 40 km ENE of Ann Town, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 23 km N of Buthidaung Town, Myanmar | Inactive |
Show all (19)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 km² | 82 km ENE of Mrauk U, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 59 km NW of Ann Town, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 24 km² | 44 km N of Buthidaung Town, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 19 km NNE of Buthidaung Town, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 63 km SE of Ann Town, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 23 km² | 51 km ESE of Ann Town, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 48 km ENE of Thandwe, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 21 km² | 65 km ESE of Ann Town, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 39 km² | 52 km E of Ann Town, Myanmar | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 km² | 52 km E of Ann Town, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 26 km² | 45 km E of Mrauk U, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 25 km² | 75 km ENE of Mrauk U, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 24 km² | 40 km ENE of Ann Town, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 24 km² | 44 km N of Buthidaung Town, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 23 km² | 51 km ESE of Ann Town, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 21 km² | 65 km ESE of Ann Town, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 82 km ENE of Mrauk U, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 19 km NNE of Buthidaung Town, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 81 km ENE of Mrauk U, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 59 km NW of Ann Town, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 40 km NNW of Buthidaung Town, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 21 km W of Ann Town, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 42 km NE of Kyauktaw, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 48 km ENE of Thandwe, Myanmar | Inactive |