Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Sittwe
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Sittwe, Rakhine, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.8, 85 km (53 mi) NE of Sittwe, on 2026-10-03.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days1
- Last year2
- Last 5 years2
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Sittwe
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Sittwe in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Dec 2025, with 1.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Sittwe
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | 85 km NE of Sittwe, Burma (Myanmar) | 85 km / 53 mi | depth 64 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Sittwe, answered
Was there an earthquake in Sittwe today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Sittwe in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Sittwe?
Earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Sittwe are infrequent: 2 in five years.
What was the largest earthquake near Sittwe in five years?
A magnitude 4.8 on Oct 3, 2026, 18:12 UTC, 85 km (53 mi) NE of Sittwe, at a depth of 64 km. See this earthquake
Counts describe past activity within 100 km of the city centre. They are not a forecast or a risk assessment. Data updated . Source: USGS.
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