VietNamNet Bridge - An earthquake registering 3.6 on the Richter scale with a focal depth of 5.7 km occurred in the area of Song Tranh 2 hydropower plant in the central province of Quang Nam on Tuesday morning, the strongest so far this year.

The authorities of Bac Tra My district in Quang Nam province said that in recent days earthquakes had occurred in the area with increasing intensity.

They said the latest quake on the morning of July 8 was the strongest so far this year. Locals said they felt the quake.

According to the Institute of Geophysics, the earthquake occurred at 6.05am on Tuesday, in the area of Song Tranh 2 hydropower plant.

In the past four days there were four earthquakes in this area. The local residents are very worried about the phenomenon.

The local government is inspecting the damage in order to give support to local people.

Sy Hoang