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M7.4

Inselregion Südgeorgien

South Georgia Island Region

Major
Größe
7.4
Tiefe
0.0 km
Time
2016-08-19 07:32 UTC
Location
-55.2852°, -31.8766°
Tsunami
Nein
USGS ID
us10006exl

FAQ Zu Diesem Erdbeben

How strong?
M7.4 (major). At this magnitude, widespread damage possible.
Where?
South Georgia Island region, depth 0 km.
When?
2016-08-19 07:32 UTC.
Earthquake-prone?
This region is in a seismically active tectonic zone with regular plate-driven quakes.
Safety?
Drop, Cover, Hold On. Stay away from windows, move to open areas if outdoors.

Ein Erdbeben der Stärke M7.4 erschütterte South Georgia Island region in einer Tiefe von 10 km. Dieses early 21st century seismische Ereignis wurde vom United States Geological Survey aufgezeichnet und analysiert.This earthquake occurred in a subduction zone, where one plate descends beneath another into the mantle. Subduction zones generate the planet's most powerful earthquakes.

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