M4.9 then 5.2 Puerto Rico
Posted by heartland chris on November 28, 2011 at 07:03:24:

There has been a M4.9 followed by a M5.2 north of Puerto Rico. This is in the area of the subduction zone on this oblique left-lateral-thrust plate boundary. There have been lots of big swarms the last couple of years (at least) in this area through the Virgin Islands, but I don't know if any of these have been this large the last couple of years.

There is not yet a focal mechanism for either one. If thrust and a S-dipping, probably gently dipping plane, then they would be consistent with subduction.

Chris


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     ● Re: M4.9 then 5.2 Puerto Rico - Beth  13:27:25 - 11/28/2011  (79410)  (1)
        ● Re: M4.9 then 5.2 Puerto Rico - heartland chris  05:37:43 - 11/29/2011  (79411)  (0)