2024-02-17 15:13:50
The United States is a country that has high seismic activity because the Pacific Plate collides with the North American Plate, thus creating the famous San Andreas Fault. This fault is known for its ability to release large amounts of seismic energy and has been responsible for some devastating earthquakes such as the one in San Francisco. In that sense, Gestión Mix shares details of the latest earthquakes recorded in the country today, Saturday, February 17, according to the official report of the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
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The North American country is geologically diverse and extensive, covering several tectonic plates. Although it is not as known for seismic activity as other countries in the “Pacific Ring of Fire,” it does experience earthquakes in several regions, mostly due to the interaction of plates and geological faults.
Tremor today in the US Saturday, February 17 – LIVE
The USGS portal has reported a series of recent earthquakes in different parts of the country. Next, we will share with you the exact time, epicenter and magnitude of the latest earthquakes in the North American country today.
How are earthquakes detected in the United States?
Earthquakes are detected in the United States by a network of seismometers, instruments that measure ground movement caused by earthquakes. They are located throughout the country, in different places, to cover seismic activity.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is the main agency responsible for monitoring earthquakes in the North American country. The USGS operates a network of seismometers across the country and provides real-time earthquake data to the public.
What are the states most likely to register tremors in the USA?
The states most likely to register tremors are Texas, California, Alaska, Utah, Virgin Islands, Hawaii, Idaho, Oklahoma, among others, because they are located along the San Andreas Fault, one of the main geological faults. from the country.
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