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List of latest earthquakes near Laos.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Apr 18, 2025 09:40
(Vientiane)
M 3.6 149 km NNW
from Muang Xay
Apr 13, 2025 23:46
(Vientiane)
M 3.9 259 km W
from Ban Houakhoua
Apr 7, 2025 06:01
(Vientiane)
M 3.8 216 km WSW
from Ban Houakhoua
Apr 7, 2025 05:24
(Vientiane)
M 3.8 215 km WSW
from Ban Houakhoua
Apr 7, 2025 04:52
(Vientiane)
M 3.5 215 km WSW
from Ban Houakhoua
Apr 7, 2025 04:32
(Vientiane)
M 3.5 216 km WSW
from Ban Houakhoua
Apr 7, 2025 04:20
(Vientiane)
M 3.5 218 km WSW
from Ban Houakhoua
Apr 7, 2025 04:10
(Vientiane)
M 3.7 215 km WSW
from Ban Houakhoua
Apr 2, 2025 17:49
(Vientiane)
M 3.5 176 km SW
from Ban Houakhoua
Apr 1, 2025 20:40
(Vientiane)
M 3.8 264 km W
from Ban Houakhoua
Apr 1, 2025 13:45
(Vientiane)
M 3.7 288 km NNW
from Ban Houakhoua
Mar 31, 2025 16:42
(Vientiane)
M 4.1 261 km W
from Ban Houakhoua
Mar 28, 2025 23:21
(Vientiane)
M 4.1 218 km WSW
from Ban Houakhoua
Mar 28, 2025 13:32
(Vientiane)
M 6.7 493 km WNW
from Ban Houakhoua
Mar 28, 2025 13:20
(Vientiane)
M 7.7 686 km WNW
from Luang Prabang
Mar 25, 2025 12:49
(Vientiane)
M 4.3 264 km N
from Muang Xay
Mar 16, 2025 13:33
(Vientiane)
M 3.8 128 km NNW
from Muang Xay
Mar 6, 2025 12:50
(Vientiane)
M 4.0 199 km E
from Pakse
Mar 2, 2025 01:04
(Vientiane)
M 3.6 255 km E
from Pakse
Feb 24, 2025 18:38
(Vientiane)
M 3.9 154 km NNW
from Muang Xay
Feb 22, 2025 06:18
(Vientiane)
M 3.9 117 km NNW
from Ban Houakhoua
Feb 2, 2025 21:53
(Vientiane)
M 4.1 273 km E
from Pakse
Jan 11, 2025 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

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.

Laos Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
17 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.6
Apr 18, 2025 09:40

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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Laos with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Laos (past 10 years).
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.2
On Nov 21, 2019 06:50.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.7
On Nov 6, 1988 20:03.

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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Laos.

When was the last earthquake in Laos?

A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Laos on the morning of April 18, 2025 at 09:40 local time (Asia/Vientiane). The center of this earthquake was located 149km north-northwest of Muang Xay at a depth of 10km 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.