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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.


What do you do to get away from an earthquake?

To get away from an earthquake, the best course of action is to drop to the ground, take cover under a sturdy piece of furniture, and hold on until the shaking stops. If you are outside, move to an open area away from buildings, trees, and utility lines. Stay indoors if you are inside a building, as exiting can lead to injury from falling debris. Always stay informed about earthquake safety protocols in your area.


Chile earthquake May 22 1960?

The 1960 Valdivia earthquake in Chile is the strongest earthquake ever recorded, with a magnitude of 9.5. It caused widespread destruction, including tsunamis that affected areas as far away as Hawaii and Japan. The earthquake resulted in the deaths of around 1,000 to 6,000 people.


What should you do if you are in a car when an earthquake takes place?

If you are in a car during an earthquake, slow down and safely come to a stop, away from overpasses, bridges, and trees. Stay inside the vehicle until the shaking stops. Avoid parking under or near buildings, trees, overpasses, and road signs that could fall on your car.


Did mr endo survive Kobe earthquake?

Mr.Endo survived because he had went to see his son on the sixteenth of January which was the night before the earthquake which took him away from Kobe and stopped him from getting killed.

Related Questions

Where should you be when an earthquake?

Away from any large objects.


What should you do when you are outside in an earthquake?

Get into an open space away from buildings and anything else that can fall on you.


Why should you stay away from bridges or tunnels during earthquake?

They are liable to collapse.


What is an earthquake positions?

well if a earthquake happened the best thing to do is to go as far away as possiable from the earthquake


Do tornadoes wash away beaches?

No. Hurricanes often wash away beaches but tornadoes, which are not primary a coastal phenomenon, do not cause any significant beach erosion.


Why were the colonies breaking away?

there was an earthquake


What are some precautions needed when disposing radioactive waste?

It should isolated from underground water and isolated from rivers and drinking water. It should be away from expected earthquake


If you are inside and an earthquake starts you should?

You should get in a place away from all windows and stay there until the shaking stops. And always relax and don't get scared and nervous.


Is Paris close to any mountains or beaches?

The Massif central is about 150 miles away. The French Alps are about 300 miles away. For rocky beaches you'd need to head west to Brittany where you'll find pink granite rocky beaches.


Are there beaches in Talahassee?

no. there are some a couple hours away though.


Where should one go during an earthquake for safety?

During an earthquake, it is safest to "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" under a sturdy piece of furniture, away from windows and heavy objects that could fall. If you are outside, move to an open area away from buildings, trees, and power lines.


What should you do if an earthquake is coming and you cannot escape?

Go outside into an open area away from buildings, and any other thing that could fall on you.