Observe: Map reveals the world with a shake depth of 4 or higher, which U.S.G.S. defines as “mild,” although the earthquake could also be felt outdoors the areas proven. The New York Instances
A reasonably sturdy, 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck in Mexico on Saturday, in response to america Geological Survey.
The temblor occurred at 11:58 a.m. Central time about 1 mile northeast of San Ildefonso Villa Alta, Mexico, knowledge from the company reveals.
As seismologists assessment 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 primarily based on the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale. When aftershock knowledge is obtainable, the corresponding maps and charts embrace earthquakes inside 100 miles and 7 days of the preliminary quake. All occasions above are Central time. Shake knowledge is as of Saturday, Aug. 2 at 2:17 p.m. Jap. Aftershocks knowledge is as of Saturday, Aug. 2 at 4:59 p.m. Jap.
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