Latest earthquakes near Muang Xay, Oudômxai today
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Muang Xay Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 140 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Muang Xay, Oudômxai in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 14 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Muang Xay roughly every 26 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Muang Xay in 2022. A total of 38 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Muang Xay 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 Muang Xay in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Muang Xay 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 | 130 | 92.86% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 5.71% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 1.43% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Muang Xay
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Muang Xay 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 Muang Xay 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 Muang Xay 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 Muang Xay, Oudômxai 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 Muang Xay.
Nearest earthquakes from Muang Xay
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Muang Xay, Oudômxai. 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 Muang Xay.
When was the last earthquake in Muang Xay, Oudômxai?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Muang Xay on the morning of April 2, 2024 at 09:47 local time (Asia/Vientiane). The center of this earthquake was located 214km west-northwest of Muang Xay at a depth of 6km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Muang Xay, Oudômxai in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Muang Xay, Oudômxai?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Muang Xay 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 Muang Xay since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Muang Xay, Oudômxai?
In the past 10 years, 140 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Muang Xay. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 26 days.
