QuakeFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://quakes99.com/entity/iscgem868517
USGS iscgem868517
8 Apr 1964, 11:58
240 km ENE of Kuril’sk, Russia
A magnitude 6.2 mw earthquake at 44.5 km depth.
Published location
Where is 240 km ENE of Kuril’sk, Russia?
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45.774000, 150.857000
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Event ID
iscgem868517
Coordinates
45.774, 150.857
Network
iscgem
Significance
588