Earthquakes recorded in Dien Bien and Quang Nam
VOV.VN - The Earthquake and Tsunami Warning Center under the Institute of Geophysics, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, reported a magnitude 3.5 earthquake in Muong Cha district, northern Dien Bien province on May 23 morning.
The quake occurred at a depth of approximately 10 kilometers, with its epicenter located at 21.743°N and 103.146°E. It was assessed as posing no natural disaster risk (level 0).
Earlier the same morning, a magnitude 3.0 earthquake was also recorded in Phuoc Son district, central Quang Nam province, with a focal depth of about 8.3 kilometers. This quake was likewise classified as level 0 for natural disaster risk.
The center stated that it is still continuing to closely monitor both earthquakes.
5.0 magnitude earthquake jolts northern Vietnam, disaster risk warning released
VOV.VN - A strong earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale struck Muong Cha district in Dien Bien province, northern Vietnam, at noon on May 16, shaking the region and being clearly felt by local residents.
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