Latest earthquakes near Vangviang, Vientiane today
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Vangviang Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 31 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Vangviang, Vientiane 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 Vangviang in 2019. A total of 16 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Vangviang 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 Vangviang in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Vangviang 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 Vangviang
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Vangviang 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 Vangviang 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 Vangviang 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 Vangviang, Vientiane 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 Vangviang.
Nearest earthquakes from Vangviang
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Vangviang, Vientiane. 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 Vangviang.
When was the last earthquake in Vangviang, Vientiane?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Vangviang 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 Vangviang, Vientiane in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Vangviang, Vientiane?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Vangviang 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 Vangviang since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Vangviang, Vientiane?
In the past 10 years, 31 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Vangviang. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 118 days.
