快讯/加州再发生规模7.1强震 震源深度0.9公里…1700起余震侵扰

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美国加州当地时间5日晚间8时19分许再发生规模6.9强震震央位于里奇克莱斯特(Ridgecrest)东北边10公里处,震源深度0.9公里,未来可能还会再有多起余震。稍早美国地质调查局(USGS)把规模7.1下修到6.9,不过该网站疑似故障,随后又把规模调整为7.1。

▲南加州当地时间5日晚间再度发生强震。(图/翻摄自欧洲-地中海地震中心)

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 jolted Southern California, but there are no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The quake was centered 11 miles from Ridgecrest, where a magnitude 6.4 quake struck on Thursday. https://t.co/PIZGTfqrOy

当地警方已在推特发出警示讯息,除非需要医疗协助、发生火灾天然气外泄等需要紧急服务时,民众请勿随意拨打911。

根据多家外媒报导,洛杉矶市中心感受到至少30秒晃动,此外,内华达州拉斯维加斯(Las Vegas)也有感到摇晃。USGS指出,甚至墨西哥也有感。

南加州当地时间4日上午10时33分发生规模6.4大地震,震央位在洛杉矶北方150英里(约240公里)的莫哈维沙漠(Mojave Desert),震源深度仅8.7公里,当时这起地震为南加州20年以来规模最大的。科学家5日表示,南加州4日发生地震后,已经再有1700多次余震。

Prelim M7.1 Earthquake 35.767, -117.605 Jul-06 03:19 UTC, updates https://t.co/uVJBfBodUN

According to USGS that was a M7.1 Earthquake! Lights are swinging in the restaurant here in Redlands. pic.twitter.com/DpIHB4cCKU

Just felt the 7.1 in Ridgecrest, CA over 140 miles away!!! We are all safe, with a clean pool deck now... @NBCLA pic.twitter.com/fuAaOh8i6V

The 6.9 earthquake was felt County wide around 8:19pm. OCSD Dispatch would like to remind you unless you have damage, need medical aid, have a fire, a gas leak, down power lines, or need emergency services. PLEASE DO NOT call 9-1-1. #OCSD #Earthquake #OrangeCounty #Sheriff pic.twitter.com/CWXcuQr9q8