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M7.4

östlich der Kurilen

east of the Kuril Inseln

Major
Größe
7.4
Tiefe
0.0 km
Time
2009-01-15 17:49 UTC
Location
46.857°, 155.154°
Tsunami
Nein
USGS ID
usp000gsmz

FAQ Zu Diesem Erdbeben

How strong?
M7.4 (major). At this magnitude, widespread damage possible.
Where?
east of the Kuril Islands, depth 0 km.
When?
2009-01-15 17:49 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 Kuril 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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