4.9 magnitude earthquake in Quang Ngai early this morning

The Earthquake Information and Tsunami Warning Center - Institute of Earth Sciences announced that from 0:41 to 1:46 on October 6, 4 earthquakes occurred in Mang But and Mang Ri communes (Quang Ngai province).

Residential area of ​​Mang Ri commune, Quang Ngai province

Specifically, in Mang But commune, there were 2 earthquakes, measuring 2.6 on the Richter scale, with a focal depth of about 8.1 km, and a natural disaster risk level of 0.

The remaining two earthquakes occurred in Mang Ri commune, with magnitudes of 2.9 and 4.9 on the Richter scale, with a focal depth of about 8.1 km. Of which, the earthquake with magnitude of 4.9 on the Richter scale caused a level 1 natural disaster risk.

The Earthquake Information and Tsunami Warning Center - Institute of Earth Sciences is continuing to monitor these earthquakes.

Village road in Mang Ri this morning

The 4.9 magnitude earthquake in Mang Ri commune caused strong tremors. According to Mr. Hoang Xuan Thang, a resident of Mang Ri commune, when the earthquake occurred, he was sleeping and felt the metal roof, door, and bed shaking strongly, so he was scared and ran outside.

Mr. Pham Xuan Quang, Chairman of Mang Ri Commune People's Committee, said that the earthquake in the area caused strong tremors but initial statistics showed no damage to people or property.

Map of the epicenter of the 4.9 magnitude earthquake in Mang Ri commune. Photo: Earthquake Information and Tsunami Warning Center

In Tu Mo Rong commune (bordering Mang Ri commune), the locality has not recorded any damage caused by the earthquake despite causing tremors in the area.

People in Gia Lai province, about 180km from Mang Ri commune (the epicenter of the earthquake), also felt the tremors caused by the earthquake.

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Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/dong-dat-manh-49-do-richter-o-quang-ngai-luc-rang-sang-nay-post816536.html