Seismic Activity in Vietnam
Over the past 30 days, there have been 1 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 4.5 event near 47 km NE of Kon Tum, Vietnam.
Earthquakes in Vietnam
0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M4.5
Earthquake Map
Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — Vietnam
Over the past 30 days, Vietnam has recorded 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 1 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 1 shallow (<70 km). 1 of the epicenters were offshore. All 1 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.
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| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026-07-14 2026-07-14 06:48:05 UTC | 4.5mb | 47 km NE of Kon Tum, Vietnam 14.699°, 108.275° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On July 14, 2026 at 06:48 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 47 km NE of Kon Tum, Vietnam. The event was offshore. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
Legend:
Mag: Magnitude (magType = ml, mb, mw, etc.)
Felt: Number of DYFI felt reports
MMI: Modified Mercalli Intensity (I-X+)
Alert: PAGER alert level
Depth: Shallow (<70km), Intermediate, Deep (>300km)
Status: Auto = preliminary, Reviewed = verified by seismologist
Click any row to see additional technical details.
Earthquake Statistics
Last 24 Hours0
Last 30 Days1
2026 (M2.5+)5
Largest (30 Days)
M4.5
47 km NE of Kon Tum, Vietnam
2026-07-14
Largest in 2026
M4.5
47 km NE of Kon Tum, Vietnam
2026-07-14
Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
About Vietnam
Vietnam experiences moderate seismic activity, particularly in its northwestern regions where several active fault systems exist.
Vietnam Earthquakes 2026
In 2026, Vietnam has recorded 5 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Vietnam in 2026 was a magnitude 4.5 event near Kon Tum, Vietnam.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many earthquakes occur in Vietnam?
In the past 30 days, 1 earthquakes have been recorded in the Vietnam region.
What was the biggest recent earthquake in Vietnam?
The largest recent earthquake in the Vietnam area was a magnitude 4.5 event that occurred 47 km NE of Kon Tum, Vietnam.
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