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M8

Tremblement de terre aux Tonga en 2006

Tremblement de terre aux Tonga en 2006

Great
Ampleur
8
Profondeur
0.0 kilomètres
Time
2006-05-03 15:26 UTC
Location
-20.187°, -174.123°
Tsunami
Non
USGS ID
usp000eg5g

FAQ Sur Ce Séisme

How strong?
M8 (great). At this magnitude, widespread damage possible.
Where?
2006 Tonga Earthquake, depth 0 km.
When?
2006-05-03 15:26 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 M8 a frappé 2006 Tonga Earthquake 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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