Latest earthquakes near Hanoi today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Hanoi, Vietnam, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Hanoi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Hanoi (also known as Hà Nội), it will show up within minutes.
Hanoi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Hanoi in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Hanoi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Hanoi 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 | 15 | 88.24% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 11.76% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Hanoi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hanoi occurred on Nov 28, 2019 06:49 local time (Asia/Bangkok timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 230 kilometers (143 mi) north-northeast of Hanoi, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Hanoi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Nov 1, 1935 23:22, 277 kilometers (172 mi) north-northeast of Hanoi. It is the strongest earthquake near Hanoi 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 Hanoi 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 Hanoi.
Nearest earthquakes from Hanoi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Hanoi. 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 Hanoi.
When was the last earthquake in Hanoi?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Hanoi on the morning of March 25, 2024 at 08:05 local time (Asia/Bangkok). The center of this earthquake was located 44km south-southwest of Hanoi at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hanoi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hanoi?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Hanoi on the evening of November 1, 1935 at 23:22 local time (Asia/Bangkok). The center of this earthquake was located 277km west of Hanoi at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Hanoi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hanoi?
In the past 10 years, 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hanoi. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 215 days.
