M5.1 Nuclear Explosion - 24km ENE of Sungjibaegam, North Korea 2013-02-12 02:57:51 UTC

Summary

Location and Magnitude contributed by: USGS, NEIC, Golden, Colorado (and predecessors)

General


Additional Commentary

We have changed the classification of this event to an nuclear test based on Ambassador Rice's statements at the United Nations Security Council Stakeout.

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Technical

Location and Magnitude contributed by: USGS, NEIC, Golden, Colorado (and predecessors)

Summary

Preferred Location Parameters

Parameter Value Uncertainty
Magnitude 5.1 mb ± 0.03
Location 41.308°N, 129.076°E ± 13.6 km
Depth 0.0 km ± 2.8 km
Number of Stations Used 178
Number of Phases Used 209
Minimum Distance 370.7 km (3.33°)
Travel Time Residual 0.82 sec
Azimuthal Gap 39°
Review Status REVIEWED
Event ID usc000f5t0
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