Observe: Map reveals the realm with a shake depth of 4 or larger, which U.S.G.S. defines as “gentle,” although the earthquake could also be felt exterior the areas proven. The New York Occasions
A powerful, 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck in Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, in accordance with the USA Geological Survey.
The temblor occurred at 9:05 p.m. Papua New Guinea time about 16 miles southwest of Lae, Papua New Guinea, knowledge from the company reveals.
As seismologists evaluate accessible knowledge, they could revise the earthquake’s reported magnitude. Extra 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 based mostly on the Modified Mercalli Depth scale. When aftershock knowledge is accessible, the corresponding maps and charts embrace earthquakes inside 100 miles and 7 days of the preliminary quake. All occasions above are Papua New Guinea time. Shake knowledge is as of Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 7:24 a.m. Jap. Aftershocks knowledge is as of Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 10:20 a.m. Jap.
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