Observe: Map reveals the realm with a shake depth of 4 or higher, which U.S.G.S. defines as “gentle,” although the earthquake could also be felt exterior the areas proven. The New York Instances
A robust, 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck in Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, in line with the US Geological Survey.
The temblor occurred at 9:05 p.m. Papua New Guinea time about 16 miles southwest of Lae, Papua New Guinea, information from the company reveals.
As seismologists assessment accessible information, they could revise the earthquake’s reported magnitude. Further info collected in regards to the earthquake might also immediate U.S.G.S. scientists to replace the shake-severity map.
Supply: United States Geological Survey | Notes: Shaking classes are primarily based on the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale. When aftershock information is on the market, the corresponding maps and charts embody earthquakes inside 100 miles and 7 days of the preliminary quake. All instances above are Papua New Guinea time. Shake information is as of Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 7:24 a.m. Jap. Aftershocks information is as of Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 8:36 a.m. Jap.
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