Notice: Map exhibits the realm 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 Occasions
A robust, 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck within the Philippine Sea on Wednesday, in response to the US Geological Survey.
The temblor occurred at 11:02 a.m. Philippine time about 17 miles east of Santiago, Philippines, information from the company exhibits.
U.S.G.S. information earlier reported that the magnitude was 6.7.
As seismologists overview out there information, they might revise the earthquake’s reported magnitude. Extra data collected concerning the earthquake might also immediate U.S.G.S. scientists to replace the shake-severity map.
Aftershocks within the area
An aftershock is normally a smaller earthquake that follows a bigger one in the identical basic space. Aftershocks are usually minor changes alongside the portion of a fault that slipped on the time of the preliminary earthquake.
Quakes and aftershocks inside 100 miles
Supply: United States Geological Survey | Notes: Shaking classes are primarily based on the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale. When aftershock information is offered, the corresponding maps and charts embrace earthquakes inside 100 miles and 7 days of the preliminary quake. All instances above are Philippine time. Shake information is as of Tuesday, Jan. 6 at 10:16 p.m. Jap. Aftershocks information is as of Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 10:32 a.m. Jap.
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