According to the Earthquake and Tsunami Warning Center - Institute of Earth Sciences, at 10:41 am on September 17, an earthquake with a magnitude of 2.7 occurred in the Tra Giap commune area, Da Nang City. The focal depth is about 8.1km, disaster risk level 0.
Just over 10 minutes later, at 10:52 am, the second earthquake with a magnitude of 2.6 occurred in Tra Tan commune. The focal depth was about 8.1km, the disaster risk level continued to be determined at 0.
By 11:23 am on the same day, the third earthquake occurred in Tra Tap commune, with a magnitude of 3.0 - the strongest in 3 earthquakes. The focal depth is about 8.1km, disaster risk level 0.
Thus, in less than 42 minutes, the mountainous area southwest of Da Nang recorded 3 consecutive earthquakes.
Leaders of Tra Tap commune said that while working at the headquarters, officials clearly felt the shaking waves, although the project was solid, the seats also shook.
People in Tra Tap and the Nam Tra My area also reflected a clear sense of vibration. At times, strong shaking made some people worried, thinking their houses were collapsing.
The Earthquake and Tsunami Warning Center is continuing to monitor the developments of the above earthquakes.
