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2007 Kuril Islands earthquake information


2007 Kuril Islands earthquake
2007 Kuril Islands earthquake is located in Kuril Islands
2007 Kuril Islands earthquake
2007 Kuril Islands earthquake is located in Far Eastern Federal District
2007 Kuril Islands earthquake
UTC time2007-01-13 04:23:21
ISC event10385751
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local date13 January 2007 (2007-01-13)
Local time13:23 JST
Magnitude8.1 Mw
Depth5.7 kilometres (4 mi)[1]
Epicenter46°05′N 154°31′E / 46.08°N 154.51°E / 46.08; 154.51[1]
TypeDip-slip[2]
Areas affectedKuril Islands
Japan
Max. intensityMMI VI (Strong)[3]

JMA 3
Tsunami0.32 m (1 ft 1 in)[2]

The 2007 Kuril Islands earthquake occurred east of the Kuril Islands on 13 January at 1:23 p.m. (JST). The shock had a moment magnitude of 8.1 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of VI (Strong). A non-destructive tsunami was generated, with maximum wave amplitudes of 0.32 meters (1 ft 1 in). The earthquake is considered a doublet of the 8.3 magnitude 2006 Kuril Islands earthquake which occurred two months prior on 15 November 2006 approximately 95 km to the southeast.

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