M4.6 Earthquake 48 km NNE of Kon Tum, Vietnam — July 14, 2026
2026-07-14 06:48:05 UTC (14 hours ago) · approx. 1:48 PM UTC+7 local
On July 14, 2026 at 06:48 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 shallow crustal earthquake struck 48 km NNE of Kon Tum, Vietnam, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 14.7321°, 108.2270°. This earthquake was detected by 30 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 326, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 120 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 899 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
108.2270°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Kon Tum, Vietnam?
The magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck 48 km NNE of Kon Tum, Vietnam on July 14, 2026 at 06:48 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 14.7321°, 108.2270°, which is 48 km NNE of Kon Tum, Vietnam.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.6 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000t09h). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 14, 2026). M4.6 Earthquake 48 km NNE of Kon Tum, Vietnam — July 14, 2026. Retrieved July 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000t09h/