[Hong Kong Earthquake] Hong Kong residents experience a magnitude-3.4 earthquake in Tung Chung.

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Written by: Shao Peilin, Cai Zhengbang, Chen Leilei

2020-01-05 08:40

A magnitude 3.4 earthquake struck Hong Kong early on Sunday (5th). The location of the incident was close to the waters off Lantau Island and Cheung Chau. The Observatory reports that more than 1,200 citizens have received reports that some people feel that the earthquake and the vibration lasted for several seconds. "Actually, it was a few seconds to the left. I didn't get a bed until I felt the gloom of the room!" Said Mr. He, who lives in Shanglingping Village, Tung Chung. He was sleeping at the time of the earthquake and felt about three to four seconds.

A magnitude 3.4 earthquake struck Hong Kong early on Sunday (5th). The location of the incident was close to the waters off Lantau Island and Cheung Chau. The Observatory reports that more than 1,200 citizens have received reports that some people feel the earthquake. (Screenshot of the Observatory's website)

Residents of Tung Chung: Feeling shocked for about three to four seconds!

Mr. He, who lives in Shanglingping Village, Tung Chung, said that he was living on the third floor of the village house. He was sleeping at the moment of the earthquake and felt about three or four seconds. "Actually, it was only a few seconds to the left. The room was gloomy. "He said that at first he thought it was a strong wind. After a while, he heard a lot of fire and ambulance sounds. He also said that he was not afraid at that time, because he felt the earthquake more than 20 years ago. similar.

Mr. He, who lives in Shangpingping Village, said that he was living on the third floor of the village house, and that he was sleeping at the moment of the earthquake, feeling three to four seconds. (Photo by Cai Zhengbang)

Observatory: More than 1,200 citizens reported earthquakes

The Hong Kong Observatory stated that according to a preliminary analysis by the Hong Kong Observatory, a magnitude 3.4 earthquake occurred near the coast of southeastern China at 6.55 am on Sunday, January 5, 2020. The epicenter was located near 22.08 degrees north latitude and 113.86 degrees east longitude. About 41 kilometers southwest. It is about 41 kilometers southwest of Hong Kong. The Observatory stated that it had received reports from more than 1,200 citizens and said it felt the earthquake lasted for a few seconds.

Level IV (IV) Earthquake Intensity: Hung Objects Swing

Preliminary analysis showed that the earthquake intensity in Hong Kong was the fourth (fourth) degree of the revised Macquarie earthquake intensity table. As for the fourth (fourth) degree seismic intensity, hanging objects are swaying. Similar to the vibration of a large truck, the vibration feels like a big iron ball hitting a wall. Parked cars swing. Doors, windows, and dishes sounded. The close glass and ceramic clinking. What's more, wooden walls and frames squeak.

A magnitude 1.4 earthquake near Cheung Chau last year

The last sentimental earthquake recorded in Hong Kong as Cheung Chau occurred on December 5, last year, when a magnitude 1.4 earthquake occurred, the epicenter of which was about 16 kilometers southwest of the Hong Kong Observatory. The Observatory stated that more than ten citizens had received reports. Preliminary analysis showed that the earthquake intensity in Hong Kong was the third (three) degree of the revised Calgary Earthquake Intensity Scale.

According to the Hong Kong Observatory's past seismic records in Hong Kong, the Observatory has started to record local earthquakes in Hong Kong since 1905. So far, there have been 186 recorded earthquakes of varying intensity. Calculated since the Hong Kong Short Cycle Seismic Network was put into operation in 1979, the Observatory recorded a total of 77 sensitive earthquakes, with an average of about 2 per year.

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