M4.0 Depth: 9.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near ?????????, ???????? (Laos)

UTC time: 2026-05-28 17:08:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 28, 2026 at 17:08 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near ?????????, ???????? (Laos). With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

9.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-28 17:08:54 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Laos

State

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City

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County

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Source

emsc

Coordinates

21.89800, 101.74100

Temperature

21.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

9 km

9 km — close to the regional average (8.9 km)

Regional average: 8.9 km

Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Tengchong

Distance: 496 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'865 m ·Last eruption: -5750 ·China

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