1993 Okushiri earthquake
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The 1993 southwest-off Hokkaido earthquake (北海道南西沖地震, Hokkaidō Nansei Oki Jishin) or Okushiri earthquake occurred at 13:17:12 UTC on 12 July 1993 in the Sea of Japan near the island of Hokkaido.[2] It had a magnitude of 7.7 on the moment magnitude scale and a maximum felt intensity of VIII (Severe) on the Mercalli intensity scale. It triggered a major tsunami that caused deaths on Hokkaidō and in southeastern Russia, with a total of 230 fatalities recorded. The island of Okushiri was hardest hit, with 165 casualties from the earthquake, the tsunami and a large landslide.[3]
Quick Facts UTC time, ISC event ...
UTC time | 1993-07-12 13:17:11 |
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ISC event | 219326 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | July 12, 1993 (1993-07-12) |
Local time | 22:17 |
Magnitude | 7.7 Mw |
Depth | 16.7 km (10.4 mi) |
Epicenter | 42.851°N 139.197°E / 42.851; 139.197 |
Areas affected | Japan, Hokkaido |
Max. intensity | JMA 5[1] MMI VIII (Severe) |
Tsunami | yes |
Casualties | 230 dead |
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