Map: 7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes the South China Sea
Note: Map exhibits the space with a shake depth of 4 or better, which USGS defines as “light,” though the earthquake could also be felt exterior the areas proven. The New York Times
A serious, 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck in the South China Sea on Sunday, in response to the United States Geological Survey.
The tremor occurred at 11:57 am Eastern about 34 miles northwest of Kota Belud, Malaysia, information from the company exhibits.
As seismologists evaluation obtainable information, they could evaluation the earthquake’s reported magnitude. Additional info collected about the earthquake may additionally immediate USGS scientists to replace the shake-severity map.
Source: United States Geological Survey | Notes: Shaking classes are based mostly on the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale. When aftershock information is offered, the corresponding maps and charts embody earthquakes inside 100 miles and 7 days of the preliminary quake. All instances above are Eastern. Shake information is as of Sunday, Feb. 22 at 12:10 pm Eastern. Aftershocks information is as of Sunday, Feb. 22 at 10:12 pm Eastern.
