Earthquakes in Laos
Explore earthquakes recorded within Laos. Latest events cover Aug 10, 2026 – Sep 8, 2026 UTC; annual statistics and the largest events cover Sep 9, 2025 – Sep 8, 2026 UTC.
Regional statistics
Statistics for the 365-day period Sep 9, 2025 – Sep 8, 2026 UTC.
- Recorded events
- 17
- Maximum magnitude
- 4.4
- Average magnitude
- 3.69
Earthquake map for Laos
- < 2.0
- 2.0–4.5
- 4.5–6.0
- ≥ 6.0
Latest earthquakes
Up to 20 most recent events during the 30-day period Aug 10, 2026 – Sep 8, 2026 UTC.
Largest earthquakes
The 10 largest recorded events during the 365-day period Sep 9, 2025 – Sep 8, 2026 UTC.
- 4.40 Laos, Annamite Range, Houaphanh details
- 4.30 Laos, Mainland Southeast Asia, Phongsaly details
- 4.30 Laos, Mainland Southeast Asia, Oudomxay details
- 4.30 Laos, Annamite Range, Khammouane details
- 4.20 Laos, Mainland Southeast Asia, Phongsaly details
- 4.00 Laos, Mainland Southeast Asia, Phongsaly details
- 3.90 Laos, Annamite Range, Houaphanh details
- 3.70 Laos, Mainland Southeast Asia, Luang Prabang details
- 3.60 Laos, Khorat Plateau, Sainyabuli details
- 3.50 Laos, Mainland Southeast Asia, Luang Namtha details
Statistics for the last 5 years
Complete years use 365 or 366 days. For 2,026, the average uses 365 days through Sep 8, 2026.
| Date | Recorded events | Maximum magnitude | Events per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 29 | 4.4 — Vietnam, Central Highlands, Kon Tum | 0.08 |
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