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Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 strikes east of Russia's Kuril Islands, GFZ says

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(Reuters) -An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck in waters off Russia's Kuril Islands on Monday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said. The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles),

Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Hits Waters Near Russia's Kuril Islands

(Reuters) -An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck in waters off Russia's Kuril Islands on Monday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said.

The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles), GFZ said.

(Reporting by Ananya Palyekar in Bengaluru; Editing by Andrew Cawthorne)

Key Takeaways

  • A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Russia's Kuril Islands.
  • The quake occurred at a depth of 10 km.
  • Reported by the German Research Centre for Geosciences.
  • No immediate reports of damage or casualties.
  • The event highlights seismic activity in the region.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the magnitude of the earthquake?
The earthquake had a magnitude of 6.3.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake struck in waters off Russia's Kuril Islands.
What was the depth of the earthquake?
The quake occurred at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles).
Who reported the earthquake?
The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) reported the earthquake.
When did the earthquake happen?
The earthquake struck on Monday.

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