Latest earthquakes near Oudômxai, Laos today
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Oudômxai Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 117 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Oudômxai, Laos in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 11 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Oudômxai in 2022. A total of 38 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Oudômxai 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 Oudômxai in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Oudômxai 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 | 110 | 94.02% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 5.13% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.85% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Oudômxai
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Oudômxai occurred on Nov 21, 2019 06:50 local time (Asia/Vientiane timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 153 kilometers (95 mi) south-southwest of Muang Xay, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Oudômxai in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on Jun 24, 1983 16:07, 102 kilometers (63 mi) south-southwest of Muang Xay. It is the strongest earthquake near Oudômxai 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 Oudômxai, 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 Oudômxai.
Earthquakes by city in Oudômxai
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Oudômxai.
When was the last earthquake in Oudômxai, Laos?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Oudômxai on the night of December 4, 2024 at 00:33 local time (Asia/Vientiane). The center of this earthquake was located 189km north of Muang Xay at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Oudômxai, Laos in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Oudômxai, Laos?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Oudômxai on the afternoon of June 24, 1983 at 16:07 local time (Asia/Vientiane). The center of this earthquake was located 102km north-east of Muang Xay at a depth of 33km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Oudômxai since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Oudômxai, Laos?
In the past 10 years, 117 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Oudômxai. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 31 days.
