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2007 Kuril Islands earthquake

2007 CE · Russia, Asia · Disaster

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. The earthquake is considered a doublet of the 8.

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