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    Magnitude 6.6 Earthquake Strikes Russia's Kuril Islands, Gfz Says

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    Posted on December 27, 2024

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    Last updated: January 27, 2026

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    Quick Summary

    A 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck Russia's Kuril Islands at a depth of 145 km, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences. No immediate damage reported.

    6.6 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Kuril Islands, Russia

    (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.6 struck Russia's Kuril Islands on Friday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said.

    The quake was at a depth of 145 km (90.1 miles), GFZ said.

    (Reporting by Gnaneshwar Rajan in Bengaluru; Editing by David Goodman)

    Key Takeaways

    • •A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit Russia's Kuril Islands.
    • •The quake occurred at a depth of 145 km.
    • •Reported by the German Research Centre for Geosciences.
    • •No immediate reports of damage or casualties.
    • •Seismic activity in the region is being monitored.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Magnitude 6.6 earthquake strikes Russia's Kuril Islands, GFZ says

    1What is the main topic?

    The article reports on a 6.6 magnitude earthquake that struck Russia's Kuril Islands, as reported by the German Research Centre for Geosciences.

    2Where did the earthquake occur?

    The earthquake occurred in Russia's Kuril Islands.

    3What was the depth of the earthquake?

    The earthquake had a depth of 145 km (90.1 miles).

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