2000 Tottori earthquake
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Date | October 6, 2000 |
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Origin time | 04:30:20 UTC [1] |
Magnitude | 6.7 Mw [1] |
Depth | 10 km (6.2 mi) [1] |
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Type | Strike-slip [2] |
Areas affected | Japan |
Total damage | $150 million (US) [2] |
Max. intensity | VIII (Severe) [3] |
Landslides | Yes [2] |
Casualties | 130 injuries [2] |
The 2000 Tottori earthquake (鳥取地震 Tottorijishin) occurred at 13:30:20 local time with a moment magnitude of 6.7 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe). The epicenter was near Yonago and Matsue. About $150 million in damage was caused (with 104 buildings destroyed) and 130 people were injured.
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