Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1368828 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2025-05-16 04:17:21 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2025-05-15 21:17:21 - [It was night in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2025-05-16 04:38:48 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.5 |
| Depth | 10 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
| Mercalli scale | 4 |
| Possible effects | Most people indoors feel movement. Hanging objects swing. Dishes, windows, and doors rattle. The earthquake feels like a heavy truck hitting the walls. A few people outdoors may feel movement. Parked cars rock. |
| Data status | |
| Data provider | EMSC |
| Continent | Asia |
|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam |
| Administration area | Huyện Ðiện Biên |
| Nearest settlement | Muong Lay |
| Distance | 17 km |
| Course | S |
| Surface type | underground quake |