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M7

Région des îles Sandwich du Sud

South Sandwich Islands région

Major
Ampleur
7
Profondeur
0.0 kilomètres
Time
2008-06-30 06:17 UTC
Location
-58.227°, -22.099°
Tsunami
Non
USGS ID
usp000gazv

FAQ Sur Ce Séisme

How strong?
M7 (major). At this magnitude, widespread damage possible.
Where?
South Sandwich Islands region, depth 0 km.
When?
2008-06-30 06:17 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 a frappé South Sandwich Islands region 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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