M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 53 km N of Kon Tum, Vietnam (Vietnam)

UTC time: 2025-10-05 18:28:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near 53 km N of Kon Tum, Vietnam (Vietnam) on October 5, 2025 at 18:28 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.

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

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-05 18:28:46 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Vietnam

City

Tỉnh Quảng Ngãi

Source

usgs

Coordinates

14.83430, 108.05030

Temperature

15.2°C

Map

Depth profile

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.

Depth classes per USGS

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Ly Son Group

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