Tremors in the US today, October 23: Timing, magnitude and epicenter, according to USGS update | composition

In this article we present to you Latest news on earthquakes in the US todayMonday, October 23, according to an official statement United States Geological Survey (US Geological Survey, USGS), a company responsible for researching, analyzing and confirming accurate data on seismic activity around the clock. It also informs us about strong earthquakes in other countries of the world.

Earthquake in America today on October 23

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The scientists USGS They identified high-risk areas on the west coast, mountainous areas, and some areas in the center and east of the country. Alaska, Arkansas, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Washington and Wyoming They are the states with the highest statistical seismic events.

California As it lies on the San Andreas fault, there is a high probability of an earthquake as strong as 7.8 on the Richter scale. According to USGS’s official data, the affected cities are the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles (the second most populous city in the US), and San Diego.

USGS seismic hazard maps illustrated