5
High
Earthquake Risk in Yangon, Myanmar
Risk Level: High — Score 5/10
Risk: 5Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- Moderate risk rating for Yangon based on ThinkHazard (Earthquake)
- 2 events on record in proximity
- 1 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Largest recent event exposed 13,600,000 people
Last significant event: Earthquake - 5.1 - 15 km NNW of Maubin, Myanmar (2025-03-04) — 13,600,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Earthquakes
Yangon is not in the top 10 for earthquake risk among tracked cities.
How Yangon Compares
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Notable Earthquake Events Near Yangon
Earthquake - 5.1 - 15 km NNW of Maubin, Myanmar
March 3, 2025 — ADVISORY
13,600,000 people exposed; $47,301M capital exposed
Earthquake - 5.1 - 34km SE of Tharyarwady, Burma
March 12, 2017 — ADVISORY
Impact data not available
Earthquake Preparedness Tips
- 1.Secure heavy furniture and appliances to walls
- 2.Create a family earthquake plan with meeting points
- 3.Keep an emergency kit with water, food, flashlight, and first aid supplies
- 4.Learn how to shut off gas, water, and electricity
- 5.Practice Drop, Cover, and Hold On drills regularly
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