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M7.9

58 km à l'ouest de Tianpeng, Chine

58km O de Tianpeng, Chine

Major
Ampleur
7.9
Profondeur
0.0 kilomètres
Time
2008-05-12 06:28 UTC
Location
31.002°, 103.322°
Tsunami
Non
USGS ID
usp000g650

FAQ Sur Ce Séisme

How strong?
M7.9 (major). At this magnitude, widespread damage possible.
Where?
58 km W of Tianpeng, China, depth 0 km.
When?
2008-05-12 06:28 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 M7.9 a frappé 58 km W of Tianpeng, China 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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