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M3.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Bảo Lạc, Cao Bằng Province (Vietnam)

UTC time: 2026-07-30 12:44:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Bảo Lạc, Cao Bằng Province (Vietnam) on July 30, 2026 at 12:44 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-30 12:44:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Vietnam
State
Cao Bằng Province
City
Bảo Lạc
Source
emsc
Coordinates
22.93000, 105.66000
Temperature
26.4°C

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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 (9.7 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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