An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 was recorded off the coast of Sochi
Quick Look
- An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 on the Richter scale occurred in the Black Sea at a distance of 21 km from the coast of the Central region of Sochi.
- The infrastructure and life support of the resort are operating as normal, there are no injuries or fatalities.
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Why It Matters
Earthquakes in the Black Sea off the coast of Sochi occur periodically, but usually have a low magnitude and do not cause destruction.
The magnitude of the earthquake in the Black Sea off the coast of Sochi was 4.2 on the Richter scale.
The earthquake occurred at a distance of 21 kilometers from the coast of the Central district of Sochi, while the infrastructure and life support facilities of the resort are operating as normal, there are no deaths or injuries.
SOCHI, September 25 - RIA Novosti. The magnitude of the earthquake that occurred on Friday morning in the Black Sea off the coast of Sochi was 4.2 on the Richter scale according to data from the Obninsk seismic station, the Russian Emergency Situations Directorate for the Krasnodar Territory told reporters.
“The Obninsk seismic station registered a seismic event in the Black Sea, at a distance of 21 kilometers from the coast of the Central district of Sochi, with an intensity of 4.5-5 points, a magnitude of 4.2 on the Richter scale,” the regional headquarters told reporters.
They added that no appeals had been received from the population.
Open Questions
- Will there be additional survey of the seabed at the epicenter?
- Is there a risk of aftershocks in the coming hours?
