Latest earthquakes near Houaphan, Laos today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Houaphan, Laos, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Houaphan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Houaphan, it will show up within minutes.
Houaphan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 26 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Houaphan, Laos in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Houaphan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Houaphan 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 | 26 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Houaphan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Houaphan occurred on Jul 27, 2020 12:14 local time (Asia/Vientiane timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 78 kilometers (48 mi) north-east of Xam Nua, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Houaphan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on Jun 24, 1983 16:07, 185 kilometers (115 mi) north-east of Xam Nua. It is the strongest earthquake near Houaphan 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 Houaphan, 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 Houaphan.
Earthquakes by city in Houaphan
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Houaphan.
When was the last earthquake in Houaphan, Laos?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Houaphan on the morning of March 25, 2024 at 08:05 local time (Asia/Vientiane). The center of this earthquake was located 167km east of Xam Nua at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Houaphan, Laos in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Houaphan, Laos?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Houaphan on the afternoon of June 24, 1983 at 16:07 local time (Asia/Vientiane). The center of this earthquake was located 185km northwest of Xam Nua at a depth of 33km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Houaphan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Houaphan, Laos?
In the past 10 years, 26 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Houaphan. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 140 days.
