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M7.2

226 km südöstlich von Hotan, China

226km SO von Hotan, China

Major
Größe
7.2
Tiefe
0.0 km
Time
2008-03-20 22:32 UTC
Location
35.49°, 81.467°
Tsunami
Nein
USGS ID
usp000g1w2

FAQ Zu Diesem Erdbeben

How strong?
M7.2 (major). At this magnitude, widespread damage possible.
Where?
226 km SE of Hotan, China, depth 0 km.
When?
2008-03-20 22:32 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 M7.2 erschütterte 226 km SE of Hotan, China 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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