Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Quảng Ngãi Province · Đăk Ung
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M4.2 Earthquake near Đăk Ung, Quảng Ngãi Province (Vietnam)
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About this earthquake
On August 28, 2026 at 10:38 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Đăk Ung, Quảng Ngãi Province (Vietnam). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
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Details
ID
fdc46b1e2042b277b85c2837a58cd678f4b9cf28
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-28 10:38:56 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.05800,
107.64200
Temperature
19.6°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.
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 22 Catalogue entries
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