Earthquake in Hanoi

The Earthquake Information and Tsunami Warning Center (Institute of Geophysics) has just issued a warning about an earthquake in Chuong My, Hanoi .

Specifically, according to information from the Earthquake Information and Tsunami Warning Center (Institute of Geophysics), the earthquake in Chuong My district, Hanoi, occurred at 12:52:41 PM (GMT) on February 3, 2025, which is 7:52:41 PM on February 3, 2025 (local time).

Map of earthquake epicenters in Hanoi. Photo: Institute of Geophysics.

Earthquake coordinates: 20.860N-105.582E. Depth: approximately 8.0km. Magnitude: M = 2.6. Disaster risk level: 0.

The Earthquake Information and Tsunami Warning Center - Institute of Geophysics is continuing to monitor this earthquake.

Previously, in March 2024, a magnitude 4 earthquake occurred in My Duc district, Hanoi, with a focal depth of approximately 16km. The earthquake's epicenter was located within the Red River - Lo River - Chay River fault zone. When these faults accumulate enough energy, earthquakes occur.

According to Dr. Nguyen Xuan Anh, Director of the Institute of Geophysics, the Red River - Lo River - Chay River fault zone has experienced earthquakes in the past. In Hanoi, in the 12th century, a strong earthquake of magnitude 8 occurred.

The Director of the Institute of Geophysics also suggested that the Red River fault segment needs to be studied to assess earthquake hazards in more detail, that earthquake risk assessment should be carried out in the Hanoi area, and proposed setting up some monitoring equipment in high-rise buildings in the city to quantitatively assess the level of shaking caused by earthquakes.

According to Mr. Xuan Anh, a more detailed earthquake assessment map is needed for Hanoi, which should include updates on recent earthquakes. This would allow for the development of earthquake hazard assessment scenarios in inner-city districts, facilitating the stabilization of infrastructure.

Source: https://danviet.vn/nong-dong-dat-o-ha-noi-20250203215318698.htm