Three consecutive earthquakes jolt the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum on August 23 afternoon. - Ilustrative image (Photo: VNA)The earthquakes' magnitudes ranged from 3.6 to 4.7, and there arepossibilities of further aftershocks, said the centre.
The earthquake with a magnitude of 4.7 occurred at 2pm, with twoothers in the following hour.
According to the Prime Minister's Decision No. 18/2021/QD-TTgstipulating regulations on forecasting, warning, and transmitting informationon natural disasters and risk levels for natural disasters and earthquakes oflarge magnitude, earthquakes with magnitude above 4 and below 4.9 areclassified mild.
They were the largest earthquakes in the district in recent years.The second largest earthquake in this area was at noon on April 18, 2022, witha magnitude of 4.5.
Since 2021, Kon Plong district has experienced dozens ofearthquakes ranging from magnitudes of 2.4 to 4.5.
Director of the Institute of Geophysics Nguyen Xuan Anh said thatfrom June 2021, the Institute of Geophysics had sent staff to this area to setup more monitoring stations to study the situation and give timely warnings.
Based on earthquake data recorded in Kon Plong district,earthquakes have occurred more frequently and increased in magnitude recently.
Although no damage to people and houses has been recorded so far,the seismic vibrations caused by the earthquake have significantly impacted thelives of people in the area.
Previous studies have shown that earthquakes in this area are lessthan 5. The Institute also regularly reports earthquake activity to theauthorities and residents in this area. To have accurate conclusions, the timeto monitor earthquake activity must be long enough, Anh said.
He advised local people and authorities to pay attention toseismic resistance factors in construction, as well as measures to prevent,avoid and minimise damage when strong earthquakes occur.
When an earthquake occurs, authorities and people in the affectedarea should strictly follow the provisions of the Government on the preventionand control of earthquakes and tsunamis.
When receiving news of earthquake and tsunami warnings, allcitizens in the affected area must evacuate from the danger area to ensuresafety.
People's Committees at all levels must, through all means, notifypeople in the region; organise evacuation and mobilise vehicles to help peopleevacuate to a safe place, and take measures to ensure security and order.
Immediately after an earthquake or tsunami occurs, authorities atall levels must mobilise all resources on the spot to rescue victims, givefirst aid, search for the missing and make urgent reports to authorities todirect necessary measures to limit the damage caused./.
VNA
