Observe: Map reveals the realm 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 Occasions
A reasonably sturdy, 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck in Iran on Friday, in keeping with america Geological Survey.
The temblor occurred at 9:19 p.m. Iran time about 22 miles southwest of Semnan, Iran, knowledge from the company reveals.
As seismologists evaluation out there knowledge, they might revise the earthquake’s reported magnitude. Extra data collected in regards to the earthquake may 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 Depth scale. When aftershock knowledge is out there, the corresponding maps and charts embrace earthquakes inside 100 miles and 7 days of the preliminary quake. All instances above are Iran time. Shake knowledge is as of Friday, June 20 at 2:07 p.m. Jap. Aftershocks knowledge is as of Friday, June 20 at 5:34 p.m. Jap.
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