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Earthquake #303852
07/10/2023 08:42 PM
07/10/2023 08:42 PM
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Just heard there was an earthquake a few hours ago. Here’s the BVI News link
https://bvinews.com/bvi-experiences-magnitude-6-6-earthquake/

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Re: Earthquake [Re: jagmansr] #303855
07/10/2023 09:40 PM
07/10/2023 09:40 PM
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That article is very misleading. The earthquake's epicenter was 6.6 at 10KM depth, but not when it reached the BVI, over 150 miles away. I grew up in Japan and have been through several quakes. A 6.6 would have flattened the BVI infrastructure; somewhat similar to what IRMA did. see theUSGS Earthquake Map to get the real information. I can't believe that this is the official news. It was a 3.0 earthquake when it hit the BVI, and the Richter scale has this to say about a 3 earthquake: "Often felt by people, but very rarely causes damage. Shaking of indoor objects can be noticeable."


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Re: Earthquake [Re: jagmansr] #303856
07/10/2023 09:50 PM
07/10/2023 09:50 PM
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Thought I felt it..

Re: Earthquake [Re: Zanshin] #303860
07/11/2023 07:55 AM
07/11/2023 07:55 AM
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18°44'42"N 64°24'09"W
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News reporting here is mostly to be taken with a grain of salt. I have attached the USGS intensity map for yesterday's quake. It was less then a 3.0 when it reached the BVI.

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