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M7.2

frente a la costa occidental del norte de Sumatra

off the west coast of norte Sumatra

Major
Magnitud
7.2
Profundidad
0.0 kilómetros
Time
2012-01-10 18:36 UTC
Location
2.433°, 93.21°
Tsunami
No
USGS ID
usp000jdar

Preguntas Frecuentes Sobre Este Terremoto

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.

Un terremoto de magnitud M7.2 sacudió off the west coast of northern Sumatra 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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