On March 28, 2025, an earthquake alert emanated from the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi, Vietnam, following the occurrence of a magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Myanmar, which also affected parts of Vietnam, including the regions of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
The embassy has urged U.S. citizens in Vietnam to stay away from the impacted areas and to remain updated by following local news reports. At present, the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi and the U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City report no disruption to their operations.
For those in need of assistance, the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi can be contacted at +84-24-3850-5000, and the U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City is available at +84-28-3520-4200. Additional support can be sought from the State Department, Consular Affairs, through the numbers +1-888-407-4747 or +1-202-501-4444.
The U.S. Embassy encourages citizens to remain informed via the State Department’s Travel Advisory for Vietnam. It is also suggested that citizens enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive updates related to security, travel, and potential weather or disaster risks. Updates can also be followed on their social media channels on Facebook and Twitter.