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M7.4

à l'est des îles Sandwich du Sud

east of the South Sandwich Îles

Major
Ampleur
7.4
Profondeur
0.0 kilomètres
Time
2006-01-02 06:10 UTC
Location
-60.957°, -21.606°
Tsunami
Non
USGS ID
usp000e7dd

FAQ Sur Ce Séisme

How strong?
M7.4 (major). At this magnitude, widespread damage possible.
Where?
east of the South Sandwich Islands, depth 0 km.
When?
2006-01-02 06:10 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 séisme de magnitude M7.4 a frappé east of the South Sandwich Islands à une profondeur de 10 km. Cet événement sismique early 21st century a été enregistré et analysé par l'Institut d'Études Géologiques des États-Unis.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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