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M7.4

Región de la isla Georgia del Sur

South Georgia Island región

Major
Magnitud
7.4
Profundidad
0.0 kilómetros
Time
2016-08-19 07:32 UTC
Location
-55.2852°, -31.8766°
Tsunami
No
USGS ID
us10006exl

Preguntas Frecuentes Sobre Este Terremoto

How strong?
M7.4 (major). At this magnitude, widespread damage possible.
Where?
South Georgia Island region, depth 0 km.
When?
2016-08-19 07:32 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.

Un terremoto de magnitud M7.4 sacudió South Georgia Island region a una profundidad de 10 km. Este evento sísmico early 21st century fue registrado y analizado por el Servicio Geológico de los Estados Unidos.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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