Representative of the Institute of Geophysics (Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology) on the afternoon of March 3, said that this unit has just recorded an earthquake of magnitude 3.2; The focal depth is about 16km, occurring in Yen Lac district, Vinh Phuc province.
According to expert Nguyen Xuan Anh – Director of the Institute of Geophysics, the above earthquake is a small earthquake. Basically, this earthquake is very unlikely to cause damage as well as affect people’s lives.
However, because of the location earthquake occurs near the area of some districts suburban Hanoi – The area has bad soil, so many people can’t help but worry.
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Ms. Nguyen Thi Mai, from Me Linh district, said: “Even though I can’t feel the signs of shaking I can’t help but worry after a series of devastating earthquakes happened in my friend Turkey. I hope this earthquake doesn’t cause any harm.”
Earlier, on the morning of March 3, talking to a reporter from VietnamPlus Online, Mr. Nguyen Xuan Anh said that earthquakes below 5 degrees are usually considered small earthquakes, rarely causing natural disaster risks. .
Earthquakes of 5-6 degrees and above are moderate earthquakes, with a risk of natural disaster. From 6 or more is a big earthquake, the risk of natural disaster is very high.
According to regulations, the People’s Committees at all levels when receiving news of earthquakes and tsunami warnings must in all forms notify the above information to people in the area; organize evacuation instructions and mobilize vehicles in the area to help people evacuate to a safe place; ensure security and order in the region.
For people, when receiving earthquake and tsunami warning, all citizens in the affected area must actively evacuate from the danger area to ensure safety.
Currently, the Center for Earthquake Alert and Tsunami Warning is still monitoring the progress of earthquakes with magnitude 3.2 in Yen Lac district, Vinh Phuc province, to promptly notify on the media. public and local government.
Hung Vo (Vietnam+)