Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
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Country overviewLaos
M3.9 Earthquake near LAOS-VIETNAM BORDER REGION (Laos)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near LAOS-VIETNAM BORDER REGION (Laos) on November 16, 2025 at 17:02 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
814305b331c987928d60c8f9a47e6e071182d27f
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-16 17:02:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
20.12300,
104.20200
Temperature
16.6°C
Depth profile
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.
Depth classes per USGS
Laos
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 13 Catalogue entries
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