Origin time 04:30:20 UTC Depth 10 km (6.2 mi) Areas affected Japan Date 6 October 2000 | Magnitude 6.7 Mw Type Strike-slip Total damage $150 million (US) Location Chūgoku region, Japan | |
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Similar 1943 Tottori earthquake, 2005 Fukuoka earthquake, 2007 Chūetsu offshore e, 1983 Sea of Japan earthquake, 2007 Noto earthquake | ||
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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