Notice: Map exhibits the world with a shake depth of 4 or better, 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 Friday, in line with the USA Geological Survey.
The temblor occurred at 11:44 a.m. Japan time about 71 miles northeast of Hachinohe, Japan, knowledge from the company exhibits.
The earthquake got here simply days after a larger quake struck the same area and whereas elements of Japan’s shoreline have been beneath a mega quake advisory.
As seismologists evaluate accessible knowledge, they could revise the reported magnitude of the newest quake. Further info collected in regards to the earthquake may immediate U.S.G.S. scientists to replace the shake-severity map.
Aftershocks within the area
An aftershock is often a smaller earthquake that follows a bigger one in the identical basic space. Aftershocks are sometimes minor changes alongside the portion of a fault that slipped on the time of the preliminary earthquake.
Quakes and aftershocks inside 100 miles
Aftershocks can happen days, weeks and even years after the primary earthquake. These occasions could be of equal or bigger magnitude to the preliminary earthquake, they usually can proceed to have an effect on already broken places.
When quakes and aftershocks occurred
Supply: United States Geological Survey | Notes: Shaking classes are based mostly 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 Japan time. Shake knowledge is as of Friday, Dec. 12 at 12:03 p.m. Japan time. Aftershocks knowledge is as of Friday, Dec. 12 at 10:45 p.m. Japan time.
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