Oudômxai
Oudômxai: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Oudômxai (Laos) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
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Latest event10 km²203 days ago21 km W of Muang Xay, Laos
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Calm (< 7 km/h, 0–1 Bf)
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Strong breeze (36–54 km/h, 5–7 Bf)
Gale (54–72 km/h, 7–8 Bf)
Storm (≥ 72 km/h, 9+ Bf)
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Oudômxai
- 203 days agoWildfire near Muang Xay, Laos10 km² · 21 km W of Muang Xay, Laos
- 212 days agoWildfire near Muang Xay, Laos19 km² · 12 km E of Muang Xay, Laos
- 212 days agoWildfire near Muang Xay, Laos19 km² · 24 km NNW of Muang Xay, Laos
- 212 days agoWildfire near Muang Xay, Laos138 km² · 23 km WSW of Muang Xay, Laos
- 212 days agoWildfire near Muang Xay, Laos10 km² · 12 km S of Muang Xay, Laos
- 212 days agoWildfire near Muang Xay, Laos11 km² · 44 km SW of Muang Xay, Laos
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Oudômxai
Oudômxai has recorded 7 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1979. The strongest was M4.9 in 1979.
Satellites have detected 15 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 138 km².
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
7 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1979. The strongest was M4.9.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | 31 km N of Muang Xay, Laos | 33.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 33 km NW of Muang Xay, Laos | 33.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 13 km NNE of Muang Xay, Laos | 33.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 23 km N of Muang Xay, Laos | 33.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 5 km W of Muang Xay, Laos | 10.0 km | |
| 4.0 | 8 km WNW of Muang Xay, Laos | 10.0 km | |
| 4.0 | 63 km E of Muang Xay, Laos | 33.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2009 | 2 | M4.3 |
| 1988 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 1982 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 1979 | 3 | M4.9 |
Wildfires
15 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 138 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 km² | 21 km W of Muang Xay, Laos | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 12 km E of Muang Xay, Laos | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 24 km NNW of Muang Xay, Laos | Inactive | |
| 138 km² | 23 km WSW of Muang Xay, Laos | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 12 km S of Muang Xay, Laos | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 44 km SW of Muang Xay, Laos | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 44 km SSE of Muang Xay, Laos | Inactive | |
| 91 km² | 24 km WSW of Muang Xay, Laos | Inactive | |
| 34 km² | 24 km SW of Muang Xay, Laos | Inactive | |
| 22 km² | 25 km E of Muang Xay, Laos | Inactive |
Show all (15)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67 km² | 30 km SE of Muang Xay, Laos | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 22 km ENE of Muang Xay, Laos | Inactive | |
| 26 km² | 60 km SE of Muang Xay, Laos | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 61 km ESE of Muang Xay, Laos | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 28 km SSE of Muang Xay, Laos | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 138 km² | 23 km WSW of Muang Xay, Laos | Inactive | |
| 91 km² | 24 km WSW of Muang Xay, Laos | Inactive | |
| 67 km² | 30 km SE of Muang Xay, Laos | Inactive | |
| 34 km² | 24 km SW of Muang Xay, Laos | Inactive | |
| 26 km² | 60 km SE of Muang Xay, Laos | Inactive | |
| 22 km² | 25 km E of Muang Xay, Laos | Inactive | |
| 20 km² | 28 km SSE of Muang Xay, Laos | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 24 km NNW of Muang Xay, Laos | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 12 km E of Muang Xay, Laos | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 61 km ESE of Muang Xay, Laos | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 22 km ENE of Muang Xay, Laos | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 44 km SW of Muang Xay, Laos | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 44 km SSE of Muang Xay, Laos | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 21 km W of Muang Xay, Laos | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 12 km S of Muang Xay, Laos | Inactive |