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Laos · Vientiane Province

M4.2 Earthquake near Kasy District, Vientiane Province (Laos)

UTC time: 2026-10-23 19:31:21 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
Source
EMSC

Vientiane Province · Kasy District

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About this earthquake

On October 23, 2026 at 19:31 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Kasy District, Vientiane Province (Laos). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
1e01c8fe83db557faaae62c27e81b22e96e6caf8
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-23 19:31:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Laos
State
Vientiane Province
City
Kasy District
County
Kasy District
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.08100, 101.97400
Temperature
22.9°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to the regional average (9.2 km)
Regional average: 9.2 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 13 Catalogue entries

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