Latest earthquakes near Ban Houakhoua, Bokeo today
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Ban Houakhoua Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 130 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ban Houakhoua, Bokeo in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 13 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ban Houakhoua roughly every 28 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ban Houakhoua in 2022. A total of 39 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ban Houakhoua 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 Ban Houakhoua in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Ban Houakhoua 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 | 121 | 93.08% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 5.38% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 1.54% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ban Houakhoua
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ban Houakhoua 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 Ban Houakhoua 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 Ban Houakhoua in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Ban Houakhoua, Bokeo 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 Ban Houakhoua.
Nearest earthquakes from Ban Houakhoua
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ban Houakhoua, Bokeo. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ban Houakhoua.
When was the last earthquake in Ban Houakhoua, Bokeo?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Ban Houakhoua on the morning of April 2, 2024 at 09:47 local time (Asia/Vientiane). The center of this earthquake was located 113km north-northwest of Ban Houakhoua at a depth of 6km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ban Houakhoua, Bokeo in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ban Houakhoua, Bokeo?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Ban Houakhoua 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 Ban Houakhoua since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ban Houakhoua, Bokeo?
In the past 10 years, 130 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ban Houakhoua. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 28 days.
