Latest earthquakes near Lào Cai today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Lào Cai, Vietnam, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Lào Cai? If an earthquake is happening right now near Lào Cai, it will show up within minutes.
Lào Cai Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 61 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Lào Cai in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 6 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Lào Cai in 2021. A total of 13 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Lào Cai 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 Lào Cai in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Lào Cai 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 | 55 | 90.16% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 9.84% |
| 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 Lào Cai
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lào Cai occurred on Sep 8, 2018 09:31 local time (Asia/Bangkok timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 263 kilometers (163 mi) west-northwest of Lào Cai, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Lào Cai in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Jan 5, 1970 00:00, 239 kilometers (149 mi) west-northwest of Lào Cai. It is the strongest earthquake near Lào Cai in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Lào Cai 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 Lào Cai.
Nearest earthquakes from Lào Cai
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Lào Cai. 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 Lào Cai.
When was the last earthquake in Lào Cai?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Lào Cai on the morning of May 16, 2025 at 11:17 local time (Asia/Bangkok). The center of this earthquake was located 113km southwest of Lào Cai at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Lào Cai in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lào Cai?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Lào Cai on the night of January 5, 1970 at 00:00 local time (Asia/Bangkok). The center of this earthquake was located 239km northwest of Lào Cai at a depth of 11km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Lào Cai since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lào Cai?
In the past 10 years, 61 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lào Cai. This averages to 6 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 60 days.
