M 3.6 - 10 km S of Bliss Corner, Massachusetts

  • 2020-11-08 14:10:06 (UTC)
  • 41.521°N 70.955°W
  • 10.0 km depth

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Contributed by US last updated 2020-11-08 15:19:36 (UTC)
  • The data below are the most preferred data available
  • The data below have NOT been reviewed by a scientist.

Estimated Fatalities

Estimated Fatalities Histogram
Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.

Estimated Economic Losses

Estimated Economic Losses Histogram

Estimated Population Exposure to Earthquake Shaking

Population Exposure Map
Population per ~1 sq. km. from LandScan
Population Exposure
MMIShakingPopulation
I Not Felt 0 k*
II-III Weak 12,987 k*
IV Light 368 k
V Moderate 0 k
VI Strong 0 k
VII Very Strong 0 k
VIII Severe 0 k
IX Violent 0 k
X Extreme 0 k

*Estimated exposure only includes population within map area (k = x1,000)
Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale

Structure Information Summary

Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are resistant to earthquake shaking, though vulnerable structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are unreinforced brick masonry and reinforced masonry construction.

Selected Cities Exposed
MMICityPopulation
IV Bliss Corner 5 k
IV New Bedford 95 k
IV Head of Westport 15 k
IV Smith Mills 5 k
IV North Westport 5 k
IV Fairhaven 16 k
III Providence 178 k
III Hartford 125 k
III South Boston 571 k
III Boston 618 k

From GeoNames Database of Cities with 1,000 or more residents (k = x1,000)