Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Phongsaly · Yot Ou District
Country overviewLaos · Phongsaly
M4.3 Earthquake near Yot Ou District, Phongsaly (Laos)
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About this earthquake
On August 26, 2026 at 19:21 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near Yot Ou District, Phongsaly (Laos). With a focal depth of about 10 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.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
d6e6a77f7fcb33ac877c652b4ba551ee84ad00ae
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-26 19:21:25 UTC
Local time
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County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
22.21500,
102.23000
Temperature
21.6°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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