Shan State
Shan State: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Shan State (Myanmar) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
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Latest event52 km²35 h ago32 km E of Hsipaw, 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 Shan State
- 35 h agoWildfire near Hsipaw, Myanmar – active52 km² · 32 km E of Hsipaw, Myanmar
- 4.429 days agoM4.4 earthquake near Man Wein, Myanmar13 km ESE of Man Wein, Myanmar
- 4.437 days agoM4.4 earthquake near Man Wein, Myanmar15 km NE of Man Wein, Myanmar
- 4.472 days agoM4.4 earthquake near Keng Tung, Myanmar77 km SW of Keng Tung, Myanmar
- 212 days agoWildfire near Keng Tung, Myanmar14 km² · 29 km S of Keng Tung, Myanmar
- 212 days agoWildfire near Hsupwo, Myanmar35 km² · 36 km S of Hsupwo, Myanmar
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Shan State
Shan State has recorded 156 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M6.8 in 2011.
Satellites have detected 143 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 152 km².
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156 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M6.8.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 13 km ESE of Man Wein, Myanmar | 10.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 15 km NE of Man Wein, Myanmar | 10.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 77 km SW of Keng Tung, Myanmar | 10.0 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.8 | 27 km NNW of Tachilek, Myanmar | 8.0 km | |
| 6.8 | 53 km WNW of Moeng Yang, Myanmar | 10.0 km | |
| 6.2 | 42 km NW of Pangkham, Myanmar | 9.6 km | |
| 6.1 | 39 km NW of Pangkham, Myanmar | 12.0 km | |
| 5.9 | 50 km W of Moeng Yawng, Myanmar | 5.0 km | |
| 5.9 | 56 km WNW of Moeng Yang, Myanmar | 10.1 km | |
| 5.9 | 15 km SSW of Pangkham, Myanmar | 16.7 km | |
| 5.8 | near Nansang, Myanmar | 38.5 km | |
| 5.8 | 95 km SSW of Tangyan, Myanmar | 15.8 km | |
| 5.7 | 77 km SW of Keng Tung, Myanmar | 15.7 km | |
| 5.7 | 25 km NNW of Tachilek, Myanmar | 10.0 km | |
| 5.6 | 23 km SW of Keng Tung, Myanmar | 22.0 km | |
| 5.4 | 9 km SSW of Keng Tung, Myanmar | 12.2 km | |
| 5.2 | 17 km SSE of Laukkai, Myanmar | 10.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 8 km NNE of Nansang, Myanmar | 20.1 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 3 | M4.4 |
| 2025 | 6 | M4.5 |
| 2024 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2023 | 8 | M5.7 |
| 2022 | 18 | M5.9 |
| 2021 | 2 | M4.7 |
| 2020 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 2019 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 2018 | 4 | M4.6 |
| 2017 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 2016 | 2 | M4.7 |
| 2015 | 2 | M5.2 |
| 2014 | 2 | M4.8 |
| 2013 | 3 | M4.9 |
| 2012 | 2 | M4.2 |
| 2011 | 11 | M6.8 |
| 2010 | 1 | M4.9 |
| 2008 | 2 | M4.8 |
| 2007 | 5 | M5.6 |
| 2006 | 3 | M4.4 |
| 2005 | 3 | M4.3 |
| 2004 | 2 | M5.8 |
| 2003 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2002 | 3 | M4.6 |
| 2001 | 4 | M4.7 |
| 1999 | 2 | M4.8 |
| 1998 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 1997 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 1996 | 7 | M4.7 |
| 1995 | 21 | M6.8 |
| 1994 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 1992 | 10 | M6.2 |
| 1991 | 3 | M4.4 |
| 1990 | 2 | M4.3 |
| 1989 | 4 | M5.8 |
| 1988 | 2 | M4.6 |
| 1987 | 2 | M4.7 |
| 1986 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 1984 | 3 | M5.9 |
| 1983 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 1981 | 1 | M5.0 |
| 1980 | 1 | M5.0 |
| 1977 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 1976 | 1 | M4.8 |
Wildfires
143 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 152 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 km² | 32 km E of Hsipaw, Myanmar | Active | |
| 14 km² | 29 km S of Keng Tung, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 35 km² | 36 km S of Hsupwo, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 83 km WSW of Moeng Yang, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 25 km² | 47 km SSW of Moeng Yawng, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 116 km SW of Moeng Yang, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 111 km SW of Moeng Yang, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 34 km S of Keng Tung, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 80 km SW of Mu-se, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 29 km S of Hsupwo, Myanmar | Inactive |
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Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 152 km² | 53 km NE of Lawksawk, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 107 km² | 94 km E of Nansang, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 97 km² | 116 km SW of Moeng Yang, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 93 km² | 29 km N of Taunggyi, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 59 km² | 96 km SE of Yawnghwe, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 55 km² | 115 km WNW of Tachilek, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 55 km² | 120 km SE of Yawnghwe, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 53 km² | 34 km S of Lashio, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 52 km² | 32 km E of Hsipaw, Myanmar | Active | |
| 49 km² | 35 km SE of Nansang, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 48 km² | 104 km ENE of Nansang, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 47 km² | 19 km NE of Nansang, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 47 km² | 98 km SE of Yawnghwe, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 46 km² | 40 km NE of Lawksawk, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 45 km² | 65 km SSW of Wein Nawng, Myanmar | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 142 | 152 km² |
| 2025 | 1 | 52 km² |