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A huge ground crack near Krabosavodskoe, Shikotan Island, formed during the October 4, 1994 earthquake. The secondary crack branches down to the water level from the main fissure near Krabosavodskoe, Shikotan Island. Image Credit: V.K. Gusiakov. October 4, 1994 Shikotan, Kuril Islands Russia earthquake and tsunami A magnitude 8.1 earthquake occurred in the southern Kurils and on northern Hokkaido on Tuesday, October 5, 1994, (October 4 at 13:23 GMT). It was a sudden event, without any short- term precursors or foreshocks. The earthquake epicenter was located 80 km east southeast of Shikotan Island. At Kuzhno-Kurilsk, Kunsashir Island, tsunami heights ranged from 2.5-3.0 m. In the older part of town (fronted by a gentle beach) all houses were damaged by the wave that penetrated 200-500 m inland. Event Data:
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