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1963 Kuril Islands earthquake

1963 CE · Russia, Asia · Disaster

1963 Kuril Islands earthquake
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The 1963 Kuril Islands earthquake occurred at 05:17 UTC, on October 13. The earthquake had a moment magnitude (Mw) of 8. 5 and was followed by an Mw 7. 8 event seven days later. Both earthquakes triggered tsunamis that were observed around the northern part of the Pacific Ocean.

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