Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Quảng Ngãi Province · Ngọk Lây
Country overviewVietnam · Quảng Ngãi Province
M4.5 Earthquake near Ngọk Lây, Quảng Ngãi Province (Vietnam)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Ngọk Lây, Quảng Ngãi Province (Vietnam) on July 14, 2026 at 06:48 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
2e8c0c4d7b2659ee689ce0545352d959f3983d29
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-14 06:48:10 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Ngọk Lây
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.95400,
107.99800
Temperature
17.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to the regional average (9.7 km)
Regional average: 9.7 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
Tectonic context
Located on the Sunda Plate.
Near the boundary Eurasia ↔ Sunda · about 314 km away
Volcanoes nearby
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 22 Catalogue entries
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