Latest earthquakes near Dien Bien Phu, Ðiện Biên today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Dien Bien Phu, Ðiện Biên, Vietnam, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Dien Bien Phu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Dien Bien Phu (also known as Điện Biên Phủ), it will show up within minutes.
Dien Bien Phu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 76 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Dien Bien Phu, Ðiện Biên 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 Dien Bien Phu in 2021. A total of 14 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Dien Bien Phu 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 Dien Bien Phu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Dien Bien Phu 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 Dien Bien Phu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Dien Bien Phu 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 Dien Bien Phu 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 Dien Bien Phu 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 Dien Bien Phu, Ðiện Biên 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 Dien Bien Phu.
Nearest earthquakes from Dien Bien Phu
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Dien Bien Phu, Ðiện Biên. 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 Dien Bien Phu.
When was the last earthquake in Dien Bien Phu, Ðiện Biên?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Dien Bien Phu 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 Dien Bien Phu, Ðiện Biên in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Dien Bien Phu, Ðiện Biên?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Dien Bien Phu 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 Dien Bien Phu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Dien Bien Phu, Ðiện Biên?
In the past 10 years, 76 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Dien Bien Phu. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 48 days.
