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M7.2

117 km südsüdwestlich von Hihifo, Tonga

117km SSW von Hihifo, Tonga

Major
Größe
7.2
Tiefe
0.0 km
Time
2000-01-08 16:47 UTC
Location
-16.925°, -174.248°
Tsunami
Nein
USGS ID
usp0009kx3

FAQ Zu Diesem Erdbeben

How strong?
M7.2 (major). At this magnitude, widespread damage possible.
Where?
117 km SSW of Hihifo, Tonga, depth 0 km.
When?
2000-01-08 16:47 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 M7.2 erschütterte 117 km SSW of Hihifo, Tonga 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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