Latest earthquakes near Vientiane, Laos today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Vientiane, Laos, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Vientiane? If an earthquake is happening right now near Vientiane (also known as Vientiane Province), it will show up within minutes.
Vientiane Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 31 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Vientiane, Laos in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 3 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Vientiane in 2019. A total of 16 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Vientiane that year. The strongest had a 6.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Vientiane in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Vientiane 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 | 28 | 90.32% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 6.45% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 3.23% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Vientiane
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Vientiane occurred on Nov 21, 2019 06:50 local time (Asia/Vientiane timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 129 kilometers (80 mi) west-northwest of Vangviang, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Vientiane in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on Jun 24, 1983 16:07, 276 kilometers (171 mi) west-northwest of Vangviang. It is the strongest earthquake near Vientiane 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 Vientiane, 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 Vientiane.
Earthquakes by city in Vientiane
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Vientiane.
When was the last earthquake in Vientiane, Laos?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Vientiane on the morning of November 21, 2024 at 06:25 local time (Asia/Vientiane). The center of this earthquake was located 226km north-northeast of Vangviang at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Vientiane, Laos in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Vientiane, Laos?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Vientiane on the afternoon of June 24, 1983 at 16:07 local time (Asia/Vientiane). The center of this earthquake was located 276km north of Vangviang at a depth of 33km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Vientiane since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Vientiane, Laos?
In the past 10 years, 31 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Vientiane. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 118 days.
