Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake in Scotia Sea

"A magnitude 5.7 earthquake occurred near Scotia Sea at 07:40 AM UTC. This shallow

earthquake originated at a depth of 10.0 kilometers below the Earth's surface. The earthquake was detected by 55 seismic monitoring stations operated by the USGS. The mb magnitude measurement indicates this was a body wave magnitude event, which is appropriate for earthquakes of this size and depth. Earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 to 5.9 are classified as moderate earthquakes by the USGS. This event contributes to our understanding of seismic activity in the region." VD