Notice: 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 reasonably sturdy, 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck in Japan on Tuesday, in keeping with the US Geological Survey.
The temblor occurred at 10:18 a.m. Japan time about 11 miles south of Matsue, Japan, information from the company reveals.
U.S.G.S. information earlier reported that the magnitude was 5.8.
As seismologists evaluation obtainable information, they might revise the earthquake’s reported magnitude. Further data collected concerning the earthquake may additionally immediate U.S.G.S. scientists to replace the shake-severity map.
Aftershocks within the area
An aftershock is normally a smaller earthquake that follows a bigger one in the identical normal 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 based mostly 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 occasions above are Japan time. Shake information is as of Monday, Jan. 5 at 9:02 p.m. Jap. Aftershocks information is as of Monday, Jan. 5 at 10:34 p.m. Jap.
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