Botataung
Botataung: earthquakes and wildfires
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Latest event12 km²16 h ago16 km WSW of Kyauktaga, Myanmar
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Strong breeze (36–54 km/h, 5–7 Bf)
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Earthquakes within 100 km of the city centre.
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Botataung
- 16 h agoWildfire near Kyauktaga, Myanmar – active12 km² · 16 km WSW of Kyauktaga, Myanmar
- 16 h agoWildfire near Bago, Myanmar – active33 km² · 33 km ENE of Bago, Myanmar
- 16 h agoWildfire near Kayan, Myanmar – active6.7 km² · 24 km E of Kayan, Myanmar
- 16 h agoWildfire near Kayan, Myanmar – active4.6 km² · 19 km N of Kayan, Myanmar
- 16 h agoWildfire near Thongwa, Myanmar – active6.7 km² · 14 km SE of Thongwa, Myanmar
- 16 h agoWildfire near Thongwa, Myanmar – active4.9 km² · 22 km ESE of Thongwa, Myanmar
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Botataung
Botataung has recorded 57 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1978. The strongest was M5.7 in 1978.
Satellites have detected 7 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 33 km².
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Earthquakes
57 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1978 within 100 km. The strongest was M5.7.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 | 25 km SSE of Kyauktan, Myanmar | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 26 km W of Maubin, Myanmar | 10.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 18 km WNW of Taikkyi, Myanmar | 10.0 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7 | 14 km SW of Twante, Myanmar | 10.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 25 km SSE of Kyauktan, Myanmar | 10.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 16 km S of Nyaungdon, Myanmar | 10.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 10 km NNE of Taikkyi, Myanmar | 10.0 km | |
| 5.0 | near Ta Gu Pon, Myanmar | 17.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 5 km SW of Kyar Inn West, Myanmar | 10.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 19 km NW of Maubin, Myanmar | 19.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 6 km NE of Maubin, Myanmar | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 8 km E of Dawbon, Myanmar | 22.4 km | |
| 4.7 | 13 km NE of Taikkyi, Myanmar | 33.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 45 km SE of Wet Kaik, Myanmar | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 10 km NNW of Taikkyi, Myanmar | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 10 km NNW of Taikkyi, Myanmar | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 9 km NNW of Kungyangon, Myanmar | 97.6 km | |
| 4.5 | 26 km W of Maubin, Myanmar | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 4 | M5.2 |
| 2025 | 7 | M5.1 |
| 2024 | 2 | M4.2 |
| 2023 | 5 | M4.8 |
| 2022 | 2 | M4.3 |
| 2020 | 1 | M3.1 |
| 2019 | 1 | M3.8 |
| 2018 | 8 | M4.3 |
| 2017 | 4 | M5.1 |
| 2016 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2014 | 3 | M4.7 |
| 2013 | 1 | M3.4 |
| 2009 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2007 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 2006 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2005 | 5 | M4.4 |
| 2004 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2003 | 1 | M3.9 |
| 2002 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 1999 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 1998 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 1996 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 1995 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 1985 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 1978 | 2 | M5.7 |
Wildfires
7 major fires since 2026 within 100 km. The largest covered about 33 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 km² | 16 km WSW of Kyauktaga, Myanmar | Active | |
| 33 km² | 33 km ENE of Bago, Myanmar | Active | |
| 6.7 km² | 24 km E of Kayan, Myanmar | Active | |
| 4.6 km² | 19 km N of Kayan, Myanmar | Active | |
| 6.7 km² | 14 km SE of Thongwa, Myanmar | Active | |
| 4.9 km² | 22 km ESE of Thongwa, Myanmar | Active | |
| 27 km² | 14 km NE of Bago, Myanmar | Active | |
| 8.4 km² | 12 km NE of Kayan, Myanmar | Active | |
| 24 km² | 12 km SW of Hlaingthaya, Myanmar | Active | |
| 8.3 km² | near Thanatpin, Myanmar | Active |
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| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.1 km² | 12 km N of Kyaiklat, Myanmar | Active | |
| 8.2 km² | 16 km ESE of Kayan, Myanmar | Active | |
| 18 km² | 13 km N of Kayan, Myanmar | Active | |
| 6.3 km² | 20 km ENE of Bago, Myanmar | Active | |
| 8.9 km² | 25 km S of Thongwa, Myanmar | Active | |
| 4.6 km² | 16 km NE of Bago, Myanmar | Active | |
| 5.5 km² | 16 km ESE of Kyauktan, Myanmar | Active | |
| 4.2 km² | 23 km SSE of Thongwa, Myanmar | Active | |
| 3.4 km² | 24 km SE of Kyonpyaw, Myanmar | Active | |
| 4.0 km² | 13 km SE of Kyauktan, Myanmar | Active | |
| 4.8 km² | 14 km E of Thanatpin, Myanmar | Active | |
| 3.4 km² | 18 km W of Kyaikto, Myanmar | Active | |
| 8.2 km² | 18 km WSW of Kyaikto, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 25 km ENE of Wakema, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | near Taw Lan, Myanmar | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 km² | 33 km ENE of Bago, Myanmar | Active | |
| 27 km² | 14 km NE of Bago, Myanmar | Active | |
| 24 km² | 12 km SW of Hlaingthaya, Myanmar | Active | |
| 20 km² | 25 km ENE of Wakema, Myanmar | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 13 km N of Kayan, Myanmar | Active | |
| 12 km² | 16 km WSW of Kyauktaga, Myanmar | Active | |
| 10 km² | near Taw Lan, Myanmar | Inactive |
Nearby places
- Mingala Tangnyunt 2 km
- Pazundaung 3 km
- Yangon 4 km
- Ahlone 5 km
- Sangyoung 6 km
- Kyimyindine 7 km
- Thanlyin 8 km
- Set Ka Lay 8 km
- Thanhlyin 8 km
- Nyaung 11 km
- Saw Bwar Gyi Kone 14 km
- Hlaingthaya 14 km