Notice: Map exhibits the world with a shake depth of 4 or larger, which U.S.G.S. defines as “mild,” although the earthquake could also be felt outdoors the areas proven. The New York Occasions
A powerful, 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck within the Philippine Sea on Wednesday, in keeping with the USA Geological Survey.
The temblor occurred at 11:02 a.m. Philippine time about 17 miles east of Santiago, Philippines, information from the company exhibits.
U.S.G.S. information earlier reported that the magnitude was 6.7.
As seismologists evaluation accessible information, they might revise the earthquake’s reported magnitude. Further data collected in regards to the earthquake may immediate U.S.G.S. scientists to replace the shake-severity map.
Aftershocks within the area
An aftershock is often a smaller earthquake that follows a bigger one in the identical common space. Aftershocks are usually minor changes alongside the portion of a fault that slipped on the time of the preliminary earthquake.
Quakes and aftershocks inside 100 miles
Supply: United States Geological Survey | Notes: Shaking classes are primarily based on the Modified Mercalli Depth scale. When aftershock information is out there, the corresponding maps and charts embody earthquakes inside 100 miles and 7 days of the preliminary quake. All instances above are Philippine time. Shake information is as of Tuesday, Jan. 6 at 10:16 p.m. Jap. Aftershocks information is as of Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 12:18 a.m. Jap.
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