Latest earthquakes near Laos today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Laos, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Laos? If an earthquake is happening right now near Laos (also known as ປະເທດລາວ), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 4 days ago (Apr 2 17:49 Vientiane) |
M 3.5 | 176 km SW from Ban Houakhoua |
| 5 days ago (Apr 1 20:40 Vientiane) |
M 3.8 | 264 km W from Ban Houakhoua |
| 5 days ago (Apr 1 13:45 Vientiane) |
M 3.7 | 288 km NNW from Ban Houakhoua |
| 6 days ago (Mar 31 16:42 Vientiane) |
M 4.1 | 261 km W from Ban Houakhoua |
| 9 days ago (Mar 28 23:21 Vientiane) |
M 4.1 | 218 km WSW from Ban Houakhoua |
| 9 days ago (Mar 28 13:20 Vientiane) |
M 7.7 | 686 km WNW from Luang Prabang |
| 12 days ago (Mar 25 12:49 Vientiane) |
M 4.2 | 248 km N from Muang Xay |
| 21 days ago (Mar 16 13:33 Vientiane) |
M 3.8 | 128 km NNW from Muang Xay |
| 31 days ago (Mar 6 12:50 Vientiane) |
M 4.0 | 199 km E from Pakse |
| 36 days ago (Mar 2 01:04 Vientiane) |
M 3.6 | 255 km E from Pakse |
| 41 days ago (Feb 24 18:38 Vientiane) |
M 3.9 | 154 km NNW from Muang Xay |
| 43 days ago (Feb 22 06:18 Vientiane) |
M 3.9 | 117 km NNW from Ban Houakhoua |
| 63 days ago (Feb 2 21:53 Vientiane) |
M 4.1 | 273 km E from Pakse |
| 85 days ago (Jan 11 19:56 Vientiane) |
M 3.8 | 173 km N from Muang Xay |
| Dec 4, 2024 00:33 (Vientiane) |
M 4.3 | 189 km N from Muang Xay |
| Dec 3, 2024 21:15 (Vientiane) |
M 3.9 | 257 km E from Pakse |
| Nov 30, 2024 17:12 (Vientiane) |
M 4.1 | 241 km E from Pakse |
| Nov 21, 2024 06:25 (Vientiane) |
M 3.5 | 88 km WNW from Xam Nua |
| Oct 12, 2024 18:39 (Vientiane) |
M 4.4 | 273 km E from Pakse |
| Sep 23, 2024 16:22 (Vientiane) |
M 4.0 | 115 km NNW from Ban Houakhoua |
| Aug 25, 2024 03:58 (Vientiane) |
M 3.6 | 202 km E from Pakse |
| Aug 20, 2024 22:04 (Vientiane) |
M 4.7 | 245 km NNW from Muang Xay |
| Aug 20, 2024 13:05 (Vientiane) |
M 4.2 | 272 km E from Pakse |
| Jul 28, 2024 11:35 (Vientiane) |
M 5.1 | 264 km E from Pakse |
| Jul 28, 2024 11:17 (Vientiane) |
M 4.0 | 272 km E from Pakse |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Laos
Recent Laos Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Laos. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Laos and elsewhere.
Mar 28, 2025 01:20PM
On Friday Afternoon a DESTRUCTIVE M7.7 Earthquake struck near Mandalay in Myanmar.
Laos Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 173 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Laos in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 17 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Laos roughly every 21 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Laos in 2022. A total of 58 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Laos that year. The strongest had a 5.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Laos in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Laos during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 165 | 95.38% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 4.05% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.58% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Laos
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Laos occurred on Nov 21, 2019 06:50 local time (Asia/Vientiane timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 95 kilometers (59 mi) west-southwest of Luang Prabang, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Laos in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 6, 1988 20:03, 296 kilometers (184 mi) west-southwest of Ban Houakhoua. It is the strongest earthquake near Laos in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Laos in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Laos.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2019 06:50 (Vientiane) |
M 6.2 | 95 km WSW from Luang Prabang |
| Jul 22, 2022 00:07 (Vientiane) |
M 5.9 | 117 km NNW from Ban Houakhoua |
| Sep 8, 2018 09:31 (Vientiane) |
M 5.7 | 297 km N from Muang Xay |
| Nov 17, 2023 08:37 (Vientiane) |
M 5.7 | 159 km NW from Ban Houakhoua |
| Nov 21, 2019 04:03 (Vientiane) |
M 5.7 | 105 km WSW from Luang Prabang |
| Dec 24, 2021 20:43 (Vientiane) |
M 5.7 | 189 km N from Muang Xay |
| Dec 20, 2021 04:06 (Vientiane) |
M 5.5 | 94 km WSW from Luang Prabang |
| Jul 28, 2024 11:35 (Vientiane) |
M 5.1 | 264 km E from Pakse |
| Jul 21, 2022 23:40 (Vientiane) |
M 4.9 | 113 km NNW from Ban Houakhoua |
| Jul 27, 2020 12:14 (Vientiane) |
M 4.9 | 78 km NE from Xam Nua |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Laos
Earthquakes by region of Laos
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Laos.
- Bokeo (Bokèo)
- Bolikhamsai (Bolikhamxai)
- Champasak
- Houaphan
- Khammouan
- Louangphabang
- Oudômxai
- Savannahkhét
- Vientiane (Vientiane Province)
- Vientiane Prefecture
- Xiangkhoang
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Laos.
When was the last earthquake in Laos?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Laos on the afternoon of April 2, 2025 at 17:49 local time (Asia/Vientiane). The center of this earthquake was located 176km southwest of Ban Houakhoua at a depth of 4km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Laos in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Laos?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Laos on the evening of November 6, 1988 at 20:03 local time (Asia/Vientiane). The center of this earthquake was located 296km north-northwest of Ban Houakhoua at a depth of 18km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Laos since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Laos?
In the past 10 years, 173 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Laos. This averages to 17 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 21 days.
