
Phôngsali
Phôngsali: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Phôngsali (Laos) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
Live map – Phôngsali
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Phôngsali
- 212 days agoWildfire near Ban Boun-Nua, Laos15 km² · 18 km NNE of Ban Boun-Nua, Laos
- 212 days agoWildfire near Phongsali, Laos11 km² · 33 km ESE of Phongsali, Laos
- 222 days agoWildfire near Phongsali, Laos11 km² · 26 km SE of Phongsali, Laos
- 232 days agoWildfire near Phongsali, Laos15 km² · 51 km SE of Phongsali, Laos
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Phôngsali
Phôngsali has recorded 5 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1978. The strongest was M5.2 in 1982.
Satellites have detected 4 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 15 km².
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
5 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1978. The strongest was M5.2.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 | 40 km NNW of Phongsali, Laos | 33.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 26 km SSE of Phongsali, Laos | 10.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 24 km N of Phongsali, Laos | 33.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 17 km N of Ban Boun-Nua, Laos | 33.0 km | |
| 4.0 | 19 km NNW of Phongsali, Laos | 33.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2009 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 1982 | 3 | M5.2 |
| 1978 | 1 | M4.3 |
Wildfires
4 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 15 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 km² | 18 km NNE of Ban Boun-Nua, Laos | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 33 km ESE of Phongsali, Laos | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 26 km SE of Phongsali, Laos | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 51 km SE of Phongsali, Laos | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 km² | 18 km NNE of Ban Boun-Nua, Laos | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 51 km SE of Phongsali, Laos | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 26 km SE of Phongsali, Laos | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 33 km ESE of Phongsali, Laos | Inactive |