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M4.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Đăk Ung, Quảng Ngãi Province (Vietnam)

UTC time: 2026-08-28 10:38:56 UTC Local time: —

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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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.

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