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The main building of the elementary school in Krabosavodskoe, Shikotan Island, damaged by the October 4, 1994, earthquake. The basement of the building was put down on weak rocks lying on a slightly inclined surface. This resulted in its cut off and movement away from the walls during seismic shaking. 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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