| 2007 Kuril Islands earthquake | |
| Timestamp: | 2007-01-13 04:23:21 |
| Anss-Url: | usp000f2ab |
| Isc-Event: | 10385751 |
| Local-Time: | 13:23 JST |
| Magnitude: | 8.1 |
| Depth: | 5.7km (03.5miles) |
| Location: | 46.08°N 154.51°W |
| Type: | Normal |
| Affected: | Kuril Islands Japan |
| Intensity: | |
| Tsunami: | 0.32m (01.05feet) |
The 2007 Kuril Islands earthquake occurred east of the Kuril Islands on 13 January at . 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 0.32m (01.05feet). 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.