USGS changed the depth too. Originally 21 ft. deep, now 6.2 ft. deep.
I’m no expert but I know that’s not good.....
That is an amazingly shallow depth for a big quake!!
I found it odd that they upgraded it from a 6.9 to a 7.2. It’s almost always the other way around. 6 miles is shallow for a 7.2 and I doubt you would be able to stand up anywhere near it ...
How often do they do that —change both the intensity number and the depth measurement?
(Not counting the other day when USGS announced an 8 and quickly changed it to a 3. I think they all smoke pot at that outfit.)
“USGS changed the depth too. Originally 21 ft. deep, now 6.2 ft. deep.
I’m no expert but I know that’s not good.....”
Could you explain why shallower quakes are worse?
As I’m reading this thread, I’m realizing how little I understand about anything earthquake related..