Latest earthquakes near Ðiện Biên, Vietnam today
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Ðiện Biên Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 76 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ðiện Biên, Vietnam in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 7 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ðiện Biên in 2021. A total of 14 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ðiện Biên that year. The strongest had a 5.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ðiện Biên in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Ðiện Biên 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 | 71 | 93.42% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 5.26% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.32% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ðiện Biên
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ðiện Biên occurred on Nov 21, 2019 06:50 local time (Asia/Bangkok timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 276 kilometers (171 mi) south-west of Dien Bien Phu, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ðiện Biên in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on Jun 24, 1983 16:07, 43 kilometers (27 mi) south-west of Dien Bien Phu. It is the strongest earthquake near Ðiện Biên 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 Ðiện Biên, Vietnam 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 Ðiện Biên.
Earthquakes by city in Ðiện Biên
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Ðiện Biên, Vietnam.
Use this regional Ðiện Biên earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Mường Lay.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ðiện Biên.
When was the last earthquake in Ðiện Biên, Vietnam?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Ðiện Biên on the morning of March 25, 2024 at 08:05 local time (Asia/Bangkok). The center of this earthquake was located 281km east-southeast of Dien Bien Phu at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ðiện Biên, Vietnam in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ðiện Biên, Vietnam?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Ðiện Biên on the afternoon of June 24, 1983 at 16:07 local time (Asia/Bangkok). The center of this earthquake was located 43km west of Dien Bien Phu at a depth of 33km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ðiện Biên since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ðiện Biên, Vietnam?
In the past 10 years, 76 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ðiện Biên. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 48 days.
