2007 Kuril Islands earthquake
| UTC time | 2007-01-13 04:23:21 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 10385751 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 13 January 2007 |
| Local time | 13:23 JST |
| Magnitude | 8.1 Mw |
| Depth | 5.7 kilometres (4 mi) |
| Epicenter | 46°05′N 154°31′E / 46.08°N 154.51°E |
| Type | Normal |
| Areas affected | Kuril Islands Japan |
| Max. intensity | MMI VI (Strong) JMA 3 |
| Tsunami | 0.32 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 0.32 meters (1 ft 1 in). The earthquake is considered a doublet of the 8.3 magnitude 2006 Kuril Islands earthquake which occurred two months prior on 15 November 2006 approximately 95 km to the southeast.