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about Sichuan Earthquake 2008
How far away from the epicenter could the vibrations be felt from the 2008 Sichuan Earthquake?
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According to US Geological Survey an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 struck Sichuan province today, centered 92 km northwest of Chengdu.
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On Monday May 12, 2008, an earthquake measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale struck the Chinese province of Sichuan. The epicenter was in Wenchuan County, 80 km (50 mi) west-northwest of Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan. There is widespread destruction in Sichuan and nearby provinces. The earthquake was felt as far away as Beijing (1,500 km away) and Shanghai (1,700 km away).
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Here is where Beijing and Shanghai are, you can compare them in relation to the epicenter of the earthquake:
http://www.chinatoday.com/city/MAP_0000.JPG
If it helps you judge distances, here is a comparison of the size of the United States and China:
http://www.actionla.org/Reports/JourneytoHome/Maps/map-china-us_superimposed.jpg
According to US Geological Survey an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 struck Sichuan province today, centered 92 km northwest of Chengdu.
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On Monday May 12, 2008, an earthquake measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale struck the Chinese province of Sichuan. The epicenter was in Wenchuan County, 80 km (50 mi) west-northwest of Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan. There is widespread destruction in Sichuan and nearby provinces. The earthquake was felt as far away as Beijing (1,500 km away) and Shanghai (1,700 km away).
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Here is where Beijing and Shanghai are, you can compare them in relation to the epicenter of the earthquake:
If it helps you judge distances, here is a comparison of the size of the United States and China:
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