Two earthquakes in the same commune in Quang Ngai province within two days.

Within just two days (July 15th and 16th), two earthquakes occurred consecutively in Mang But commune, Quang Ngai province. These earthquakes did not cause any natural disaster risks.

According to information from the Earthquake Information and Tsunami Warning Center - Institute of Earth Sciences (under the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology), at 9:29 AM on July 16th, an earthquake with a magnitude of 2.6 occurred at coordinates 14.936 degrees North latitude - 108.283 degrees East longitude, with a focal depth of approximately 8.1 km. The earthquake occurred in Mang But commune, Quang Ngai province.

Earlier, also in Mang But commune, on July 15th, at 9:45 PM, an earthquake with a magnitude of 3.1 occurred at coordinates 15.004 degrees North latitude - 108.196 degrees East longitude, with a focal depth of approximately 8.1 km.

Map showing the epicenter of the July 16th earthquake in Mang But commune, Quang Ngai province. Photo: igp-vast.vn

Both earthquakes were assessed as level 0 natural disaster risk. Currently, the Earthquake Information and Tsunami Warning Center - Institute of Earth Sciences is continuing to monitor this earthquake.

NGUYEN TRANG

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/2-ngay-2-tran-dong-dat-บน-cung-1-xa-o-quang-ngai-post804124.html