Latest earthquakes near Vientiane Prefecture, Laos today
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Vientiane Prefecture Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 20 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Vientiane Prefecture, Laos in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Vientiane Prefecture in 2019. A total of 11 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Vientiane Prefecture 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 Prefecture in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Vientiane Prefecture 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 | 17 | 85.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 10.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 5.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Vientiane Prefecture
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Vientiane Prefecture occurred on Nov 21, 2019 06:50 local time (Asia/Vientiane timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 211 kilometers (131 mi) north-west of Vientiane, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Vientiane Prefecture in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on May 14, 1935 02:53, 248 kilometers (154 mi) north-west of Vientiane. It is the strongest earthquake near Vientiane Prefecture 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 Prefecture, 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 Prefecture.
Earthquakes by city in Vientiane Prefecture
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Vientiane Prefecture, Laos.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Vientiane Prefecture.
When was the last earthquake in Vientiane Prefecture, Laos?
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Vientiane Prefecture on the afternoon of February 10, 2024 at 15:34 local time (Asia/Vientiane). The center of this earthquake was located 229km north-northwest of Vientiane at a depth of 3km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Vientiane Prefecture, Laos in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Vientiane Prefecture, Laos?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Vientiane Prefecture on the night of May 14, 1935 at 02:53 local time (Asia/Vientiane). The center of this earthquake was located 248km northwest of Vientiane at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Vientiane Prefecture since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Vientiane Prefecture, Laos?
In the past 10 years, 20 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Vientiane Prefecture. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 183 days.
