A Lưới 4 commune - where a magnitude 4 earthquake just occurred - Photo: Google Map
On the evening of November 7th, Mr. Nguyen Xuan Anh, Director of the Earthquake Information and Tsunami Warning Center (Institute of Earth Sciences ), announced that an earthquake had just occurred in Hue City.
Specifically, at 9:25 PM, a magnitude 4 earthquake occurred in A Luoi 4 commune, with a focal depth of approximately 8.3 km.
The Earthquake Information and Tsunami Warning Center assessed the earthquake as not posing a natural disaster risk and is continuing to monitor it.
According to Mr. Xuan Anh, a 3.6 magnitude earthquake also occurred this afternoon in Binh Thuan commune (Son La province), with a focal depth of approximately 10km.
This earthquake also did not pose a natural disaster risk, and the Earthquake Information and Tsunami Warning Center - Institute of Earth Sciences is continuing to monitor it.
Map showing the epicenter of the 3.6 magnitude earthquake in Binh Thuan commune, Son La province on the afternoon of November 7th - Photo: Institute of Earth Sciences
In Vietnam, earthquakes of magnitude 4-5 are considered mild. When an earthquake occurs, objects inside the house shake and make noise. Many people feel the earthquake. Those outside their homes feel only slight tremors.
Generally, there is no damage or only minor damage. It is very rare for there to be moderate to significant damage. Some household items may have fallen.
The average frequency of occurrence worldwide is 10,000-15,000 matches per year.
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/dong-dat-4-do-tai-hue-son-la-cung-xay-ra-dong-dat-3-6-do-2025110722185062.htm
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