The earthquake in Kon Plong district, Kon Tum province occurred at 5:09:32 ( Hanoi time), with coordinates 14.968 degrees North latitude, 108.180 degrees East longitude, focal depth of about 8.1km.
According to the Earthquake Information and Tsunami Warning Center, Institute of Earth Sciences (Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology), on the morning of June 28, a magnitude 3.7 earthquake occurred in Kon Plong district, Kon Tum province; no casualties or property damage were reported.
Specifically, the earthquake occurred at 5:09:32 (Hanoi time), with coordinates 14.968 degrees North latitude, 108.180 degrees East longitude, and a focal depth of about 8.1km. The natural disaster risk level is 0.
Earthquakes in Kon Plong district are considered by experts to be stimulated earthquakes; occurring frequently and continuously since 2021 until now.
Deputy Director of the Institute of Earth Sciences, Dr. Nguyen Xuan Anh said that Kon Tum province in general and Kon Plong district in particular belong to a small fault zone.
Earthquakes in this area have a magnitude of no more than 5.0. Although earthquakes in this area occur frequently, they are not at a risk warning level.
The Institute of Earth Sciences regularly reports earthquakes to the authorities and people in this area; at the same time, staff of the Institute continue to monitor and process data on earthquakes in Kon Plong district.
Dr. Nguyen Xuan Anh recommends that when an earthquake occurs, if people are on the street, they should stay away from high-rise buildings, power lines, tunnels, and bridges.
If driving, people should stop their cars on the side of the road, do not get out of their cars until the earthquake stops, and do not try to go under or cross bridges because they may collapse.
If you are near a steep hill, stay away from the steep slope as there may be landslides. If you are near the coast, you should sit down, protect your head with your hands, and when the shaking stops, run as fast as you can to higher ground and further inland./.
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