Observe: Map reveals the world with a shake depth of 4 or higher, which U.S.G.S. defines as “gentle,” although the earthquake could also be felt outdoors the areas proven. The New York Instances
A powerful, 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck within the North Pacific Ocean close to Ecuador on Friday, in line with the USA Geological Survey.
The temblor occurred at 6:44 a.m. Ecuador time about 12 miles northeast of Esmeraldas, Ecuador, information from the company reveals.
As seismologists evaluation out there information, they could revise the earthquake’s reported magnitude. Further data collected in regards to the earthquake may additionally 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 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 Ecuador time. Shake information is as of Friday, April 25 at 7:01 a.m. Ecuador time. Aftershocks information is as of Friday, April 25 at 9:14 a.m. Ecuador time.
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