M4.4 Earthquake 45 km ESE of Xam Nua, Laos — November 12, 2025
2025-11-12 16:26:18 UTC (2025-11-12) · approx. 11:26 PM UTC+7 local
On November 12, 2025 at 16:26 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 shallow crustal earthquake struck 45 km ESE of Xam Nua, Laos, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 20.2107°, 104.4204°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 60 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 655 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from 1 citizen response to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report
Earthquake Details
104.4204°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Xam Nua, Laos?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 45 km ESE of Xam Nua, Laos on November 12, 2025 at 16:26 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.4 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.4 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000rn2z). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, November 12, 2025). M4.4 Earthquake 45 km ESE of Xam Nua, Laos — November 12, 2025. Retrieved May 25, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000rn2z/