Observe: Map reveals the world with a shake depth of 4 or higher, which U.S.G.S. defines as “mild,” although the earthquake could also be felt exterior the areas proven. The New York Instances
A serious, 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck within the South Atlantic Ocean on Thursday, in response to the USA Geological Survey.
The temblor occurred at 10:16 p.m. Jap, knowledge from the company reveals.
U.S.G.S. knowledge earlier reported that the magnitude was 8.
As seismologists evaluation out there knowledge, they might revise the earthquake’s reported magnitude. Further info collected in regards to the earthquake might also immediate U.S.G.S. scientists to replace the shake-severity map.
Supply: United States Geological Survey | Notes: Shaking classes are primarily based on the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale. When aftershock knowledge is obtainable, the corresponding maps and charts embody earthquakes inside 100 miles and 7 days of the preliminary quake. All occasions above are Jap. Shake knowledge is as of Thursday, Aug. 21 at 10:33 p.m. Jap. Aftershocks knowledge is as of Thursday, Aug. 21 at 11:32 p.m. Jap.
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