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New series of quakes hits Kon Tum again

Five earthquakes continued to hit Kon Plong District in Kon Tum Province on Thursday, with the strongest one measured at 4.2 magnitude on the Richter scale, causing shakes that could be felt in some neighbouring localities.

Five earthquakes continued to hit Kon Plong District in Kon Tum Province on Thursday, with the strongest one measured at 4.2 magnitude on the Richter scale, causing shakes that could be felt in some neighbouring localities.

New series of quakes hits Kon Tum again - 1


New series of quakes hits Kon Tum again

The quakes, however, caused no natural disaster threats, the Institute of Geophysics said.

The Central Highlands province also reported some other quakes measured between 2.5-3.1 magnitude on the Richter scale from August 1-7.

Statistics from Kon Plong District authorities showed that over 200 earthquakes occurred in the area in the first seven months of 2024, including 80 in July.

Up to 46 quakes hit Kon Plong on the two days of July 28-29, including the strongest quake recorded in decades, measuring five on the Richter Scale, occurring at 11:35 am on July 29.

According to the Institute of Geophysics, the consecutive tremors in Kon Plong are considered induced earthquakes caused by the construction of reservoirs and hydropower dams.

The institute predicted that earthquakes would continue in the coming time and were unlikely to be greater than 5.5.

Source: dtinews.vn
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