Latest earthquakes near Muang Phônsavan, Xiangkhoang today
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Muang Phônsavan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 31 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Muang Phônsavan, Xiangkhoang 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 Muang Phônsavan in 2019. A total of 13 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Muang Phônsavan 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 Muang Phônsavan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Muang Phônsavan 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 Muang Phônsavan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Muang Phônsavan occurred on Nov 21, 2019 06:50 local time (Asia/Vientiane timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 192 kilometers (119 mi) west of Muang Phônsavan, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Muang Phônsavan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on Jun 24, 1983 16:07, 225 kilometers (140 mi) west of Muang Phônsavan. It is the strongest earthquake near Muang Phônsavan 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 Phônsavan, Xiangkhoang 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 Phônsavan.
Nearest earthquakes from Muang Phônsavan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Muang Phônsavan, Xiangkhoang. 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 Phônsavan.
When was the last earthquake in Muang Phônsavan, Xiangkhoang?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Muang Phônsavan on the morning of November 21, 2024 at 06:25 local time (Asia/Vientiane). The center of this earthquake was located 150km north of Muang Phônsavan at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Muang Phônsavan, Xiangkhoang in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Muang Phônsavan, Xiangkhoang?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Muang Phônsavan on the afternoon of June 24, 1983 at 16:07 local time (Asia/Vientiane). The center of this earthquake was located 225km north-northwest of Muang Phônsavan at a depth of 33km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Muang Phônsavan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Muang Phônsavan, Xiangkhoang?
In the past 10 years, 31 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Muang Phônsavan. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 118 days.
