Observe: Map reveals the world with a shake depth of three or larger, which U.S.G.S. defines as “weak,” although the earthquake could also be felt exterior the areas proven. The New York Occasions
A significant, 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck within the North Pacific Ocean on Monday, in line with the USA Geological Survey. The quake prompted tsunami alerts for coastal Japan.
The temblor occurred at 11:15 p.m. Japan time about 45 miles northeast of Misawa, Japan, knowledge from the company reveals.
As seismologists assessment out there knowledge, they might revise the earthquake’s reported magnitude. Extra info collected in regards to the earthquake may additionally 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 knowledge is offered, the corresponding maps and charts embody earthquakes inside 100 miles and 7 days of the preliminary quake. All instances above are Japan time. Shake knowledge is as of Monday, Dec. 8 at 11:33 p.m. Japan time. Aftershocks knowledge is as of Monday, Dec. 8 at 11:46 p.m. Japan time.
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