M4.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Xã Đăk Plô, Quảng Ngãi Province (Vietnam)

UTC time: 2026-08-02 17:06:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Xã Đăk Plô, Quảng Ngãi Province (Vietnam) on August 2, 2026 at 17:06 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.4

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-02 17:06:11 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Vietnam

State

Quảng Ngãi Province

City

Xã Đăk Plô

County

Xã Đăk Plô

Source

emsc

Coordinates

15.17500, 107.66600

Temperature

19.2°C

Map

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

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Ly Son Group

Distance: 158 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 157 m ·Vietnam

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