Latest earthquakes near Sơn La today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sơn La, Vietnam, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sơn La? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sơn La (also known as Thành Phố Sơn La), it will show up within minutes.
Sơn La Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 41 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sơn La in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 4 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sơn La in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Sơn La 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 | 40 | 97.56% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 2.44% |
| 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 Sơn La
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sơn La occurred on Dec 24, 2021 20:43 local time (Asia/Bangkok timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 259 kilometers (161 mi) west-northwest of Sơn La, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sơn La in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on Jun 24, 1983 16:07, 136 kilometers (85 mi) west-northwest of Sơn La. It is the strongest earthquake near Sơn La in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Sơn La 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 Sơn La.
Nearest earthquakes from Sơn La
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sơn La. 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 Sơn La.
When was the last earthquake in Sơn La?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Sơn La on the morning of May 16, 2026 at 08:04 local time (Asia/Bangkok). The center of this earthquake was located 194km south of Sơn La at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sơn La in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sơn La?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Sơn La on the afternoon of June 24, 1983 at 16:07 local time (Asia/Bangkok). The center of this earthquake was located 136km west of Sơn La at a depth of 33km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sơn La since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sơn La?
In the past 10 years, 41 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sơn La. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 89 days.
