Latest earthquakes near Bolikhamsai, Laos today
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Bolikhamsai Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 22 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bolikhamsai, Laos in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bolikhamsai in 2019. A total of 11 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bolikhamsai that year. The strongest had a 6.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bolikhamsai in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Bolikhamsai 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 | 19 | 86.36% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 9.09% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 4.55% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Bolikhamsai
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bolikhamsai occurred on Nov 21, 2019 06:50 local time (Asia/Vientiane timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 270 kilometers (168 mi) west-northwest of Pakxan, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bolikhamsai in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Feb 12, 1934 18:31, 286 kilometers (178 mi) west-northwest of Pakxan. It is the strongest earthquake near Bolikhamsai 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 Bolikhamsai, 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 Bolikhamsai.
Earthquakes by city in Bolikhamsai
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Bolikhamsai.
When was the last earthquake in Bolikhamsai, Laos?
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Bolikhamsai on the afternoon of February 10, 2024 at 15:34 local time (Asia/Vientiane). The center of this earthquake was located 250km northwest of Pakxan at a depth of 3km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bolikhamsai, Laos in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bolikhamsai, Laos?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Bolikhamsai on the evening of February 12, 1934 at 18:31 local time (Asia/Vientiane). The center of this earthquake was located 286km west-northwest of Pakxan at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bolikhamsai since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bolikhamsai, Laos?
In the past 10 years, 22 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bolikhamsai. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 166 days.
