2006 Gulf of Mexico earthquake
Earthquake off the coast of Florida, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The 2006 Gulf of Mexico earthquake occurred in the eastern Gulf of Mexico on September 10 at 10:56 AM Eastern Daylight Time. The intraplate earthquake measured 5.9 on the moment magnitude scale and its epicenter was located about 250 miles (400 km) west-southwest of Anna Maria, Florida. The event was felt throughout much of the Gulf Coast of the United States and was the second earthquake of magnitude 5 or greater in the Gulf during 2006. Felt intensities, as measured on the Mercalli intensity scale, were as high as IV (Light) in Florida, with parts of Georgia at III (Weak).
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UTC time | 2006-09-10 14:56:08 |
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ISC event | 8659780 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | September 10, 2006 (2006-09-10) |
Local time | 10:56 EDT |
Duration | ~ 20 seconds [1] |
Magnitude | 5.9 Mw |
Depth | 14 km (9 mi) [2] |
Epicenter | 26.25°N 86.63°W / 26.25; -86.63 [2] |
Type | Reverse[2] |
Areas affected | Southeastern United States |
Max. intensity | MMI IV (Light) |
Casualties | None |
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