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M7.4

östlich der Südlichen Sandwichinseln

east of the South Sandwich Inseln

Major
Größe
7.4
Tiefe
0.0 km
Time
2006-01-02 06:10 UTC
Location
-60.957°, -21.606°
Tsunami
Nein
USGS ID
usp000e7dd

FAQ Zu Diesem Erdbeben

How strong?
M7.4 (major). At this magnitude, widespread damage possible.
Where?
east of the South Sandwich Islands, depth 0 km.
When?
2006-01-02 06:10 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 east of the South Sandwich Islands 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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