The Earthquake and Tsunami Warning Center - Institute of Earth Sciences has just issued a warning for the second earthquake on October 8, which occurred at 4:05 a.m. on October 8, with a magnitude of 3.1 degrees Richter, occurring at the location with a coordinates of 14.876 degrees North latitude, 108.12 degrees East longitude. The focal depth of the impact is about 8.1 km. Natural disaster risk level 0.
The first earthquake of the day occurred at 0:4 on October 8, with a magnitude of 2.6 Richter, at the location at coordinates 14.924 degrees North latitude, 108.144 degrees East longitude, with a focal depth of about 8.1 km. The earthquake also occurred in Mang Ri commune, Quang Ngai province. Natural disaster risk level 0.
Previously, on October 6 and 7, this area recorded dozens of consecutive earthquakes, causing vibrations and concerns for people. Notably, on October 6 alone, there were 15 earthquakes, with the strongest intensity reaching 4.9 degrees Richter. Then, on October 7, 6 more earthquakes were recorded.
The Institute of Earth Sciences said that the Kon Plong area (old) - now part of Quang Ngai - is located in a weak earthquake zone, often experiencing earthquakes caused by reservoirs. Since 2021 - after Kon Tum hydroelectric reservoir generated water, this area has had more than 200 earthquakes.
Although the maximum shocks did not exceed 5.5 degrees Richter - the level that could destroy the project, collapse the house... the shocks spread hundreds of kilometers, affecting some works in the locality. At Mang But Primary and Secondary School ( Facility 2), the walls are cracked and the tiled roof is damaged. People in Son Tay (Quang Ngai), Thong Nhat (Gia Lai), Tra My, Tien Phuoc communes (Da Nang) all clearly felt the shaking, many items fell down. Although no human casualties have been recorded, panic has engulfed the mountainous areas.
