An anomalous seismic event with a depth of 0 km occurred on July 16… (землетрясение · взрыв · военный)
An anomalous seismic event with a depth of 0 km occurred on July 16 off the coast of Florida, USA, which some sources suggest may have been caused by a military experimental explosion rather than natural tectonic activity. The event was recorded as a magnitude 3.9 tremor and coincided with known U.S. Navy underwater testing activities.
Consensus
- A seismic event occurred on July 16 off the coast of Florida, USA.
- The earthquake had a depth of 0 km, indicating a surface or near-surface source.
- The recorded ground vibrations were more consistent with an explosion than a natural earthquake.
- No official statements have been released by authorities regarding the cause.
Points of divergence
- The event may have been caused by an experimental explosion conducted by the U.S. military, referencing past tests near the USS Gerald R. Ford and a connection to a classified base in Nevada linked to military operations against Iran. — vesti
- Two major earthquakes with magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 occurred in Venezuela on June 24, resulting in at least 164 deaths and 971 injured, prompting a state of emergency; predictions suggest up to 100,000 fatalities. — vm
Coverage (2 sources)
- Earthquake off the US coast may have been caused by an experimental explosion — Вести
- Media: Earthquake off Florida's coast may have been caused by military explosion — Вечерняя Москва