Be aware: Map reveals the realm with a shake depth of 4 or larger, which U.S.G.S. defines as “mild,” although the earthquake could also be felt exterior the areas proven. The New York Instances
A powerful, 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck within the Philippine Sea on Saturday, in accordance with america Geological Survey.
The temblor occurred at 11:05 p.m. Taiwan time about 19 miles southeast of Yilan, Taiwan, information from the company reveals.
U.S.G.S. information earlier reported that the magnitude was 6.7.
As seismologists evaluation out there information, they might revise the earthquake’s reported magnitude. Extra info collected concerning 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 basic space. Aftershocks are sometimes minor changes alongside the portion of a fault that slipped on the time of the preliminary earthquake.
Quakes and aftershocks inside 100 miles
Aftershocks can happen days, weeks and even years after the primary earthquake. These occasions could be of equal or bigger magnitude to the preliminary earthquake, they usually can proceed to have an effect on already broken places.
When quakes and aftershocks occurred
Supply: United States Geological Survey | Notes: Shaking classes are primarily based on the Modified Mercalli Depth scale. When aftershock information is accessible, the corresponding maps and charts embody earthquakes inside 100 miles and 7 days of the preliminary quake. All occasions above are Taiwan time. Shake information is as of Saturday, Dec. 27 at 11:21 p.m. Taiwan time. Aftershocks information is as of Sunday, Dec. 28 at 9:51 p.m. Taiwan time.
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