Latest earthquakes near Bokeo, Laos today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bokeo, Laos, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bokeo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bokeo (also known as Bokèo), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Bokeo Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Bokeo. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Bokeo and elsewhere.
Mar 28, 2025 01:20PM
On Friday Afternoon a DESTRUCTIVE M7.7 Earthquake struck near Mandalay in Myanmar.
Bokeo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 126 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bokeo, Laos in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 12 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bokeo roughly every 28 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bokeo in 2022. A total of 39 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bokeo 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 Bokeo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Bokeo 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 | 120 | 95.24% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 3.97% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.79% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Bokeo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bokeo occurred on Nov 21, 2019 06:50 local time (Asia/Vientiane timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 129 kilometers (80 mi) south-east of Ban Houakhoua, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bokeo in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 6, 1988 20:03, 296 kilometers (184 mi) south-east of Ban Houakhoua. It is the strongest earthquake near Bokeo 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 Bokeo, 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 Bokeo.
Earthquakes by city in Bokeo
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Bokeo.
When was the last earthquake in Bokeo, Laos?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Bokeo on the evening of December 4, 2025 at 21:26 local time (Asia/Vientiane). The center of this earthquake was located 231km north-northwest of Ban Houakhoua at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bokeo, Laos in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bokeo, Laos?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Bokeo 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 Bokeo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bokeo, Laos?
In the past 10 years, 126 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bokeo. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 29 days.
