Latest earthquakes near Xam Nua, Houaphan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Xam Nua, Houaphan, Laos, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Xam Nua? If an earthquake is happening right now near Xam Nua, it will show up within minutes.
Xam Nua Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 26 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Xam Nua, Houaphan 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 Xam Nua in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Xam Nua 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 Xam Nua
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Xam Nua 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 Xam Nua 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 Xam Nua 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 Xam Nua, Houaphan 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 Xam Nua.
Nearest earthquakes from Xam Nua
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Xam Nua, Houaphan. 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 Xam Nua.
When was the last earthquake in Xam Nua, Houaphan?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Xam Nua 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 Xam Nua, Houaphan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Xam Nua, Houaphan?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Xam Nua 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 Xam Nua since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Xam Nua, Houaphan?
In the past 10 years, 26 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Xam Nua. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 140 days.
