Magnitude
M4.8
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Tỉnh Quảng Ngãi
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M4.8 Earthquake near 53 km N of Kon Tum, Vietnam (Vietnam)
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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.
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Details
ID
8d9ad8a34d788a8cb4cb83677c3731f69756d5b0
Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-05 18:28:46 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
14.83430,
108.05030
Temperature
15.2°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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 22 Catalogue entries
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