2006 Kamchatka earthquake
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The 2006 Kamchatka earthquake occurred on April 21, 2006 at 12:25 PM local time. This shock had a moment magnitude of 7.6 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of X (Extreme). The hypocenter was located near the coast of Koryak Autonomous Okrug at an estimated depth of 22 km, as reported by the International Seismological Centre. This event caused damage in three villages and was followed by a number of large aftershocks. Two M6.6 earthquakes struck on April 29 at 16:58 UTC and again on May 22 at 11:12 UTC. These earthquakes caused no deaths; however, 40 people were reported injured.
Quick Facts UTC time, ISC event ...
UTC time | 2006-04-20 23:25:02 |
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ISC event | 10697894 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | April 21, 2006 (2006-04-21) |
Local time | 12:25:02 |
Magnitude | 7.6 Mw [1] |
Depth | 22.4 km (14 mi) [1] |
Epicenter | 60.91°N 167.12°E / 60.91; 167.12 [1] |
Type | Dip-slip[2] |
Areas affected | Russia |
Total damage | $55 million [2] |
Max. intensity | MMI X (Extreme) [3] |
Aftershocks | 6.6 Mw Apr 29 at 16:58 [4] 6.6 Mw May 22 at 11:12 [5] |
Casualties | 40 injured [2] |
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