M 8.1 - 2007 Kuril Islands Earthquake
January 13, 2007 at 04:23:21 UTC
Depth: 10.00 km (Shallow)
Great
PAGER Alert
Tsunami
Felt Reports
Event Details
| Magnitude | 8.1 mwc |
| Depth | 10.00 km (Shallow) |
| Location | 46.2430N, 154.5240E |
| Community Intensity | IV (Light) |
| Mercalli Intensity | V (Moderate) |
| Felt Reports (DYFI) | 59 people |
| Tsunami Warning | No |
| Significance | 1034 / 3000 |
| Status | Reviewed |
| Network | us |
| USGS Event Page | View on USGS → |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does magnitude 8.1 mean?
A magnitude 8.1 earthquake is classified as "Great". Great earthquakes can cause devastating damage over very large areas.
How deep was this earthquake?
This earthquake occurred at a depth of 10.00 km, classified as "Shallow". Shallow earthquakes tend to cause more damage at the surface.
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