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M4.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near VIETNAM (Vietnam)

UTC time: 2025-11-07 07:52:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 7, 2025 at 07:52 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near VIETNAM (Vietnam). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-07 07:52:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Vietnam
City
Tỉnh Sơn La
Source
emsc
Coordinates
21.11800, 103.48100
Temperature
19.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (9.6 km)
Regional average: 9.6 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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