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M6

Prince Edward Islands region

Prince Edward Islands region

Strong
Magnitude
6
Depth
0.0 km
Time
2002-03-17 19:33 UTC
Location
-45.221°, 35.105°
Tsunami
No
USGS ID
usp000b0hf

A M6 earthquake struck Prince Edward Islands region at a depth of 10 km. This early 21st century seismic event was recorded and analyzed by the US Geological Survey. 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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