Diamond Member Pelican Press 0 Posted April 3, 2024 Diamond Member Share Posted April 3, 2024 Map: 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Taiwan A major, 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the eastern coast of Taiwan on Wednesday, according to the ******* States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 7:58 a.m. Taipei time about 11 miles southwest of Hualien City, Taiwan, data from the agency shows. Follow our live coverage here. As seismologists review available data, they may revise the earthquakes reported magnitude. Additional information collected about the earthquake may also prompt U.S.G.S. scientists to update the shake-severity map. Aftershocks in the region An aftershock is usually a smaller earthquake that follows a larger one in the same general area. Aftershocks are typically minor adjustments along the portion of a fault that slipped at the time of the initial earthquake. Quakes and aftershocks within 100 miles Aftershocks can occur days, weeks or even years after the first earthquake. These events can be of equal or larger magnitude to the initial earthquake, and they can continue to affect already damaged locations. Source: ******* States Geological Survey | Notes: Shaking categories are based on the This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up scale. When aftershock data is available, the corresponding maps and charts include earthquakes within 100 miles and seven days of the initial quake. All times above are Taipei time. Shake data is as of Tuesday, April 2 at 8:14 p.m. Eastern. Aftershocks data is as of Tuesday, April 2 at 11:14 p.m. Eastern. This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up #Map #7.4Magnitude #Earthquake #Strikes #Taiwan This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up 0 Quote Link to comment https://hopzone.eu/forums/topic/10092-map-74-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-taiwan/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
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