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Large earthquake in Gulf of Mexico |
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Written by Tampa Bay 9
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Sunday, 10 September 2006 |
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Sunday, September 10, 2006 A large earthquake was registered in the Gulf of Mexico Sunday morning.
The National Earthquake Center confirmed an earthquake in the Gulf at 10:56 a.m. It was centered 260 miles west southwest of Clearwater and about 251 miles west southwest of Bradenton Beach. The depth in the Gulf was estimated at about 6.2 miles.
It registered a 6 magnitude, which is considered strong in scale, according to the U.S. Geological Survey web site. A 7 is considered large and 3 is rated a minor earthquake.
Tremors were reportedly felt north to Gainesville and in Georgia and Alabama.
Emergency service providers in the Bay area have not reported any disruptions in power or service. Tampa International Airport said there have been no delays.
Click here for a map showing where the earthquake struck. Then click on the red box on the map for more specific information about coordinates Permalink
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