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Why is Ottawa more earthquake free than other cities?
It is probably not on any of the fault lines like other cities that gets earthquakes. Ottawa isn't on any fault-lines, BUT it does have a pretty strong seismic history. There are, on average, 150 earthquakes in the Ottawa region each year.
Can an earthquake be felt on an elevator?
Yes, Earthquakes are often more easily felt on the higher floors of buildings.
What is the magnitude of the tremors felt in Greensboro NC from the Virginia earthquake?
5.9
How did the Charleston earthquake of 1886 affect the upstate?
it was felt by the upstate and so much damage was caused and it was most deffinately felt.
How far away from the epicenter were the effects felt from the Illinois earthquake on February 10 2010?
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the Earthquake was felt up to 50 km away from the epicentre. Please see the related link for a contour map of earthquake intensity from the USGS.
Will more shocks be felt after a strong earthquake?
will more shocks be felt after a storng earthquake
Why is Ottawa more earthquake free than other cities?
It is probably not on any of the fault lines like other cities that gets earthquakes. Ottawa isn't on any fault-lines, BUT it does have a pretty strong seismic history. There are, on average, 150 earthquakes in the Ottawa region each year.
If Acapulco had an earthquake would it be felt in Cancun?
The earthquake was known to be felt in Mexico City in addition to Acapulco.
How does an intensity 5 earthquake differ from an intensity 7 earthquake?
An intensity 5 earthquake is felt by a few number of people outdoors while an intensity 7 earthquake is felt generally by people outdoors
What is a small earthquake?
A small earthquake is anything not felt or is felt but does not do any damage to property. An earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or less is usually not felt, but can be recorded by seismograph. Earthquakes above magnitude 2.5 and under magnitude 5.4 are often felt but only cause minor damage.
How did people felt after the Mexico city earthquake in 1985 occured?
they felt sad
What is the term for tremors felt after an earthquake?
Aftershock
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What nearby state felt the 1906 San Francisco earthquake?
The quake was felt in Nevada.
Why was there no effect from the Haiti Earthquake felt in Havana?
because the earthquake wasn't strong enough for Havana to feel it
Who were the first settlers in the US that felt an earthquake?
probably the New Madrid, MO earthquake of December 1811.
Was the Japan earthquake felt in Florida?
The magnitude 9.0 Japan earthquake in 2011 was not felt in Florida but the waves from the tsunami did reach the coast of Hawaii.You can visit the USGS Did-you-feel-it web site to check if people reported an earthquake in your area.
