M4.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Laossa Akang, ??????? (Laos)

UTC time: 2026-05-30 23:56:25 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Laossa Akang, ??????? (Laos) on May 30, 2026 at 23:56 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-30 23:56:25 UTC
Local time
Country
State
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City
Laossa Akang
County
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Village
Laossa Akang
Source
emsc
Coordinates
20.85200, 102.24400
Temperature
24.0°C

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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 (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

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