Earthquake Alert: Vietnam, Embassy is Monitoring Initial Reports of a Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake in Myanmar That Affected Vietnam

Location:  Vietnam

Event: The Embassy is monitoring initial reports of a magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Myanmar that affected Vietnam, including areas of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

U.S. citizens are advised to avoid affected areas and to keep monitoring local news.

There has been no impact on the operations of Embassy Hanoi and Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City at this time.

Assistance:

• U.S. Embassy Hanoi +84-24-3850-5000 | U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City +84-28-3520-4200 | https://vn.usembassy.gov/
• State Department, Consular Affairs, +1-888-407-4747 or +1-202-501-4444
• State Department’s Travel Advisory for Vietnam  (https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Vietnam.html )
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