1994 Kuril Islands earthquake
| UTC time | 1994-10-04 13:23:00 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 145456 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | October 5, 1994 |
| Local time | 00:23:00 |
| Magnitude | 8.3 Mw 8.1 MJMA |
| Depth | 30.0 km (18.6 mi) |
| Epicenter | 43°51′N 147°10′E / 43.85°N 147.17°E |
| Areas affected | Russia and Japan |
| Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent) |
| Casualties | 10–12 dead 242–1,742 injured 1,200 homeless |
The 1994 Kuril Islands earthquake – also known as the Hokkaido Toho-oki earthquake – occurred on October 5 at 00:23:00 local time. The magnitude of this earthquake was put at Mw8.3, or MJMA8.1. The epicenter was located at about 70 km east of Shikotan Island. The shaking and tsunami caused road and building damage. At least 10 people were reported dead.