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M7.2

vor der Westküste Nordsumatras

off the west coast of nördlich Sumatra

Major
Größe
7.2
Tiefe
0.0 km
Time
2012-01-10 18:36 UTC
Location
2.433°, 93.21°
Tsunami
Nein
USGS ID
usp000jdar

FAQ Zu Diesem Erdbeben

How strong?
M7.2 (major). At this magnitude, widespread damage possible.
Where?
off the west coast of northern Sumatra, depth 0 km.
When?
2012-01-10 18:36 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 off the west coast of northern Sumatra 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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