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Russian Federation (the): Earthquake: 2006/04/21
GLIDE: EQ-2006-000051-RUS
| Period | 2006/04/21 |
|---|---|
| Country or District | Russian Federation (the) |
| Event Type | Earthquake |
| Outline | Hundreds of people were evacuated from the Kamchatka peninsula in northeastern Russia on Saturday, a day after a series of violent earthquakes shook the region, injuring dozens of people and causing serious damage to buildings. |
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| Human Impact | Physical Impact | Others |
Related Links
Report/Articles
OCHA Relief Web Situation Report 2006/04/22
Hundreds evacuated after Kamchatka quakes:
Pictures
USGS Earthquake Hazards Program
Magnitude 7.6 KORYAKIA, RUSSIA
Thursday, April 20, 2006 at 23:25:02 UTC