The 4.4 magnitude earthquake hits Muong Te district in the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau at the depth of 16km. (Photo: Institute of Geophysics) |
The institute said that its Earthquake Information and Tsunami Warning Centre is continuing to monitor the developments of the phenomenon.
On Wednesday a 3.0-magnitude earthquake hit Tuan Giao district in Dien Bien province which borders Lai Chau province.