Large Earthquake Mariana Islands Area

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Massive very deep earthquake in the Mariana Islands region

Last update: May 14, 2013 at 7:03 am by By

Update 07:07 UTC : As expected, this quake was felt in a wide area. Also people in Tokyo, approx. 2000 km north of the epicenter, felt this quake. (see reports below) JMA confirmes this quake was felt with JMA Intensity I in Tokyo. Of course it has no potential for any damage.

Harmless massive very deep earthquake in the Mariana Islands region.
The hypocenter is situated in the hot solid layer of the earth.
NO tsunami danger
Based on theoretical data only a weak shaking will be felt on the islands (but in a wide area – hundreds of km radius)

Screen Shot 2013-05-14 at 3.46.28 AM

Most important Earthquake Data:

Magnitude : 6.8

Local Time (conversion only below land) : Unknown

GMT/UTC Time : 2013-05-14 00:32:25

Depth (Hypocenter)  : 607 km

from:    http://earthquake-report.com/2013/05/14/very-strong-earthquake-mariana-islands-on-may-14-2013/