2007 Kuril Islands earthquake
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| Date | 13 January 2007 |
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| Origin time | 04:23:20 UTC |
| Magnitude | 8.1 Mw |
| Depth | 5.7 kilometres (4 mi) |
| Epicenter | 46°05′N 154°31′E / 46.08°N 154.51°ECoordinates: 46°05′N 154°31′E / 46.08°N 154.51°E |
| Type | Dip-slip |
| Areas affected |
Kuril Islands Japan |
| Max. intensity | VI (Strong) at Paramushir |
| Tsunami | .32 m (1 ft 1 in) |
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 .32 meters (1 ft 1 in). The earthquake occurred as a result of normal faulting and was located 95 km to the south east of the 8.3 magnitude 2006 Kuril Islands earthquake which had occurred the previous November.
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