Japan mistakenly issues warning for magnitude 9.9 earthquake

(bnonews.com)

3 points | by Shank 6 hours ago ago

2 comments

  • u1hcw9nx 5 hours ago ago

    9.9 would have 6-8 times the amplitude (and ground motion of) of 2011 Tohoku earthquake. Energy would be 15-20 times higher.

  • yawpitch 6 hours ago ago

    Imagine getting the retraction text mid-fall…