3.9 magnitude earthquake reported in central Vietnam
VOV.VN - An earthquake measuring 3.9 on the Richter scale jolted Kon Plong district of the Central Highland province of Kon Tum on early on February 18.
The earthquake occurred at nearly 4 o’clock at a depth of 8.2km and it did not pose a disaster risk, according to the Earthquake and Tsunami Warning Centre under the Institute of Geophysics of Vietnam.
In early February 2023 two other earthquakes measuring approximately 3.0 on the Richter scale also hit the Kon Plong district of Kon Tum province.
Kon Tum province in general and Kon Plong district in particular belong to the small fault zone. Previous studies show that earthquakes in the area have a magnitude of no more than 5.0.
According to the Institute of Geophysics of Vietnam, earthquakes have occurred more frequently in the area in recent times and they have tended to increase in magnitude. Despite no damage recorded, seismic activities caused by the earthquake have made a certain impact on local people’s lives in the area.
The Institute has set up observatory devices in the earthquake prone area to monitor and release warnings in advance.