A 4.2-magnitude earthquake strikes Kon Tum province in the Central Highlands.

 

On August 20, a 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck Kon Plong district in Kon Tum province, Central Highlands, according to the Earthquake Information and Tsunami Warning from the Institute of Geophysics. The quake occurred at 1:05 PM local time at coordinates 14.913° N latitude and 108.226° E longitude, with a depth of approximately 8.1 km. The natural disaster risk level is assessed as zero. Earlier the same day, two sequential earthquakes with magnitudes of 3.4 and 3.8, both at a depth of about 8.1 km, also struck the same district. These quakes caused no casualties or property damage. Read More

Since 2021, Kon Plong has experienced regular seismic activity. Dr. Nguyen Xuan Anh, Director of the Institute of Geophysics, explained that Kon Tum, including Kon Plong, lies on a small fault line where earthquakes typically do not exceed a magnitude of 5.0. Despite the frequency of these quakes, the region’s seismic activity does not reach a warning risk level. Read More

Dr. Anh assured that the institute will continue to provide updates to local authorities and residents while closely monitoring seismic data in the area. He advised that during an earthquake, individuals should either hold onto a door frame or take cover under a sturdy table if inside a building. Outdoors, they should avoid power lines and move to an open area. Drivers should pull over to the side of the road and stop until the shaking subsides. Read More

Here’s a more detailed account of the recent seismic activity:

Earlier on August 20, Kon Plong district in Kon Tum province, Central Highlands, experienced two consecutive earthquakes. The first quake had a magnitude of 3.4, followed shortly by a second quake with a magnitude of 3.8. Both earthquakes occurred at a depth of approximately 8.1 kilometers and did not result in any casualties or damage to property. Read More

Later the same day, at 1:05 PM local time, a third earthquake struck the district with a magnitude of 4.2. The epicenter of this quake was located at coordinates 14.913° N latitude and 108.226° E longitude. The depth of this earthquake was also around 8.1 kilometers. According to the Earthquake Information and Tsunami Warning from the Institute of Geophysics, the natural disaster risk level for this quake has been assessed as zero. Read More

Since 2021, Kon Plong district has experienced a series of earthquakes. Dr. Nguyen Xuan Anh, Director of the Institute of Geophysics, noted that the region is situated along a minor fault line where seismic activity generally remains below a magnitude of 5.0. Although earthquakes occur with some regularity in this area, they do not pose a significant risk. Read More

Dr. Anh assured the public that the institute will keep local authorities and residents informed with regular updates and will continue to monitor seismic activity closely. He advised that during an earthquake, individuals should seek shelter by holding onto a door frame or taking cover under a sturdy table if indoors. If outside, they should move away from power lines and seek open areas. For those driving, the recommendation is to pull over safely and stop until the shaking ceases. Read More