2006 Kuril Islands earthquake
| UTC time | 2006-11-15 11:14:13 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 9235276 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | November 15, 2006 |
| Local time | 8:14 pm |
| Magnitude | 8.3 Mw |
| Depth | 31 km (19 mi) |
| Epicenter | 46°35′31″N 153°15′58″E / 46.592°N 153.266°E |
| Fault | Kuril–Kamchatka Trench |
| Type | Megathrust |
| Areas affected | Japan, Russia |
| Max. intensity | MMI IV (Light) JMA 2 |
| Tsunami | Up to 21.9 m (72 ft) in Matua Island, Kuril Islands |
| Casualties | 1 injured |
The 2006 Kuril Islands earthquake occurred on November 15 at 8:14:16 pm JST with a Mw magnitude of 8.3 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of IV (Light) and a maximum Shindo intensity of JMA 2. This megathrust earthquake was the largest event in the central Kuril Islands since 1915 and generated a small tsunami that affected the northern Japanese coast. The tsunami crossed the Pacific Ocean and damaged the harbor at Crescent City, California. Post-tsunami surveys indicate that the local tsunami in the central Kuril Islands reached runups of 21.9 metres (72 ft) or higher.
This earthquake is also considered a doublet of the 2007 Kuril Islands earthquake that hit the same area on January 13, 2007.