6.0 EARTHQUAKE - KURIL ISLANDS July 8, 2012

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A strong earthquake struck Kuril Islands with 6 magnitude at a depth of 23.2 km this Sun, 08 Jul 2012 11:33:03 +0000. This can be destructive in areas up to about 160 kilometres (99 mi) across in populated areas.

Magnitude 6.0
Date-Time
Location 45.544°N, 151.287°E
Depth 23.2 km (14.4 miles)
Region KURIL ISLANDS
Distances 268 km (166 miles) E of Kuril'sk, Russia
517 km (321 miles) ENE of Nemuro, Japan
531 km (329 miles) ENE of Shibetsu, Japan
580 km (360 miles) ENE of Abashiri, Japan