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M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Ngọk Lây, Quảng Ngãi Province (Vietnam)

UTC time: 2026-07-14 06:48:10 UTC Local time: —

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.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to 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.

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Tectonic context

Located on the Sunda Plate.
Near the boundary Eurasia ↔ Sunda · about 314 km away

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  • Ly Son Group
    Distance: 129 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 157 m ·Vietnam

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