M 6.8 - Prince Edward Islands region

  • 2023-05-21 14:56:48 (UTC)
  • 43.399°S 39.304°E
  • 28.0 km depth

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Contributed by US last updated 2023-07-07 14:04:03 (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 0 k*
IV Light 0 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 a mix of vulnerable and earthquake resistant construction. The predominant vulnerable building types are mud wall and informal (metal, timber, GI etc.) construction.

No city exposure information available