Seismic Activity in Vietnam
Over the past 30 days, there have been 2 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 4.5 event near 29 km SW of Trà My, 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 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 2 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 2 shallow (<70 km). 2 of the epicenters were offshore. All 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026-10-17 2026-10-17 18:48:10 UTC | 4.5mb | 29 km SW of Trà My, Vietnam 15.158°, 108.026° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On October 17, 2026 at 18:48 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 29 km SW of Trà My, Vietnam. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Vietnam over the past 30 days. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-09-30 2026-09-30 11:24:41 UTC | 4.4mb | 46 km S of Trà My, Vietnam 14.924°, 108.278° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded 46 km S of Trà My, Vietnam on September 30, 2026 at 11:24 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.4 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 Days2
2026 (M2.5+)10
Largest (30 Days)
M4.5
29 km SW of Trà My, Vietnam
2026-10-17
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 10 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, 2 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 29 km SW of Trà My, Vietnam.
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