Green earthquake alert (4.7M,depth:10km) in Western Indian-Antarctic Ridge at 7/4/2017 5:11:22 AM

Green Earthquake in Western Indian-Antarctic Ridge

Population Density near epicenter (people/km²). Image area: 6x4 decimal degrees (approx. 650x450km2).

Summary

This earthquake is expected to have a low humanitarian impact based on the magnitude and the affected population and their vulnerability.

• Earthquake Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km
• 04 Jul 2017 05:11:22 UTC
• No people within 100km

Whether international humanitarian aid is needed must be decided by an expert.

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Earthquake Event

Characteristics

• Magnitude: 4.7 M
• Depth: 10 km (very shallow)
• Source: NEIC
• Location (latitude/longitude): -49.6926, 117.6677
• Time (UTC): 04 Jul 2017 05:11:22
• Time (ECT): 04 Jul 2017 07:11:22

Earthquake Impact Details

The earthquake happened off shore, not near any territory.

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