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How many aftersocks were there in the 2010 Chile earthquake?
There were numerous aftershocks following the 2010 Chile earthquake, with some measuring as high as magnitude 7.1. These aftershocks continued for several weeks after the main earthquake, causing further damage and fear among the population.
Why did the earthquake in christchurch have so many aftershocks?
The reason that there have been so many aftershocks after the 2010 Christchurch earthquake is because bigger earthquakes have not only stronger aftershocks, but more of them. Aftershocks happen because when an earthquake occurs, the earth's plates hardly ever settle into a stable position straight away. So, the newly moved rock has to be settle.
Why did the 2010 Canterbury earthquake happen?
The 2010 Canterbury earthquake in New Zealand was caused by the rupture of a previously unidentified fault line. New Zealand sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire, a seismically active area, making it prone to earthquakes.
How many aftershocks have their been in christchurch?
There have been thousands of aftershocks following the major earthquakes in Christchurch in 2010 and 2011. These aftershocks occur over a period of time as the Earth's crust adjusts to the initial seismic activity.
How many days after the Haitian earthquake did the aftershocks follow?
The two largest aftershocks from the Haitian earthquake had a magnitude of 6.0 and 5.9. The magnitude 6.0 aftershock occurred 7 minutes after the main earthquake on the 12th of January and the magnitude 5.9 aftershock occurred at 11:03 GMT on the 20th of January. Please see the related questions for more information.
Have there been any aftershocks since the earthquake struck Illinois in the middle of the night on February 10 2010?
no
Were there any aftershocks following the Haitian earthquake in January 2010?
Yes. There are nearly always aftershocks after a big earthquake. Please see the related question for more information.
Is nz 2010 earthquake finished?
No not quite aftershocks can even occur for a couple of days after the main earthquake.
How many aftersocks were there in the 2010 Chile earthquake?
There were numerous aftershocks following the 2010 Chile earthquake, with some measuring as high as magnitude 7.1. These aftershocks continued for several weeks after the main earthquake, causing further damage and fear among the population.
When was the first big earthquake and what magnitude was it?
On 4 september 2010 there was a 6.3 magnitude earthquake which has left huge amounts of aftershocks.
How many aftershocks has Haiti had since the earthquake?
there was 13 aftershocks after the earthquake in haiti
How many asftershocks in christchurch earthquake?
Between 4:35am on Saturday September 4, 2010 and 2:00pm on Sunday 18 September, 2010, there have been nearly 700 aftershocks, with more expected. Aftershocks may continue for weeks. update: A month afterwards and we have had over 2000 aftershocks in Canterbury now. Though the frequency is now decreasing they are still happening with some a few rarer ones still being 4.6 - 5 on Richter scale.
Why did the earthquake in christchurch have so many aftershocks?
The reason that there have been so many aftershocks after the 2010 Christchurch earthquake is because bigger earthquakes have not only stronger aftershocks, but more of them. Aftershocks happen because when an earthquake occurs, the earth's plates hardly ever settle into a stable position straight away. So, the newly moved rock has to be settle.
Why did the 2010 Canterbury earthquake happen?
The 2010 Canterbury earthquake in New Zealand was caused by the rupture of a previously unidentified fault line. New Zealand sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire, a seismically active area, making it prone to earthquakes.
How many aftershocks have their been in christchurch?
There have been thousands of aftershocks following the major earthquakes in Christchurch in 2010 and 2011. These aftershocks occur over a period of time as the Earth's crust adjusts to the initial seismic activity.
Why tsunamis do not occur after earthquake?
Aftershocks are the results of the Pressure Plates being unstable, and are still adjusting or moving. The earthquake from September 4, 2010 in Christchurch will be having aftershocks for about 1 and a half more years.
How many days after the Haitian earthquake did the aftershocks follow?
The two largest aftershocks from the Haitian earthquake had a magnitude of 6.0 and 5.9. The magnitude 6.0 aftershock occurred 7 minutes after the main earthquake on the 12th of January and the magnitude 5.9 aftershock occurred at 11:03 GMT on the 20th of January. Please see the related questions for more information.
