Observe: Map reveals the world with a shake depth of 4 or higher, which U.S.G.S. defines as “gentle,” although the earthquake could also be felt outdoors the areas proven. The New York Instances
A robust, 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck within the North Pacific Ocean on Thursday, in line with the US Geological Survey.
The temblor occurred at 9:44 p.m. Jap about 71 miles northeast of Hachinohe, Japan, information from the company reveals.
As seismologists evaluation accessible information, they could revise the earthquake’s reported magnitude. Extra info collected in regards to the earthquake may immediate U.S.G.S. scientists to replace the shake-severity map.
Supply: United States Geological Survey | Notes: Shaking classes are based mostly on the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale. When aftershock information 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 information is as of Thursday, Dec. 11 at 10:03 p.m. Jap. Aftershocks information is as of Thursday, Dec. 11 at 10:29 p.m. Jap.
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