Earthquake central East Pacific Rise (5.8 mww) (2024-12-08 18:07:48 UTC)
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck on central East Pacific Rise, at 2024-12-08 18:07:48 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mww and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in central East Pacific Rise
Recommendation
Very Strong Earthquake
Very Strong Earthquake
Action
Severe shaking, potential for significant damage.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Avoid elevators, as power outages may occur. Outdoors: Stay in the open. Be alert for aftershocks.
Magnitudo (mww)
5.8
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us7000nx3l
Nearest Places
- Wilkes Fracture Zone / 55.28 km
- Garrett Fracture Zone / 476.06 km
- GOFAR Fracture Zone / 735.91 km
- Bauer Scarp / 740.89 km
- Bauer Basin / 913.55 km
Comment
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1.3
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Depth: 1.93 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 1.93 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
3.0
ATACAMA, CHILE
Time:
Depth: 32.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 32.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.8
EASTERN TURKEY
Time:
Depth: 7.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 7.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.8
CENTRAL TURKEY
Time:
Depth: 7.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 7.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.1
7 km WSW of The Geysers, CA
Time:
Depth: 3.91 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 3.91 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)