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M3.6 Earthquake near Souksawang, Sekong Province (Laos)

UTC time: 2026-09-17 03:41:47 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Souksawang, Sekong Province (Laos) on September 17, 2026 at 03:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
cf30c98e08d96d85b92d2d6db4a2a4174843b805
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-17 03:41:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Laos
State
Sekong Province
City
Souksawang
County
Dak Cheung District
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.18700, 107.35700
Temperature
25.6°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 (9.1 km)
Regional average: 9.1 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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Context for this earthquake

20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 13 Catalogue entries

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