Latest earthquakes near Luang Prabang, Louangphabang today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Luang Prabang, Louangphabang, Laos, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Luang Prabang? If an earthquake is happening right now near Luang Prabang, it will show up within minutes.
Luang Prabang Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 122 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Luang Prabang, Louangphabang 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 Luang Prabang roughly every 29 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Luang Prabang in 2022. A total of 38 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Luang Prabang 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 Luang Prabang in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Luang Prabang 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 | 114 | 93.44% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 4.92% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 1.64% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Luang Prabang
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Luang Prabang occurred on Nov 21, 2019 06:50 local time (Asia/Vientiane timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 95 kilometers (59 mi) west-southwest of Luang Prabang, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Luang Prabang in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on Mar 24, 2011 20:55, 257 kilometers (160 mi) west-southwest of Luang Prabang. It is the strongest earthquake near Luang Prabang 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 Luang Prabang, Louangphabang 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 Luang Prabang.
Nearest earthquakes from Luang Prabang
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Luang Prabang, Louangphabang. 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 Luang Prabang.
When was the last earthquake in Luang Prabang, Louangphabang?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Luang Prabang on the morning of April 2, 2024 at 09:47 local time (Asia/Vientiane). The center of this earthquake was located 265km west-northwest of Luang Prabang at a depth of 6km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Luang Prabang, Louangphabang in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Luang Prabang, Louangphabang?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Luang Prabang on the evening of March 24, 2011 at 20:55 local time (Asia/Vientiane). The center of this earthquake was located 257km west-northwest of Luang Prabang at a depth of 8km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Luang Prabang since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Luang Prabang, Louangphabang?
In the past 10 years, 122 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Luang Prabang. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 30 days.
