Special Earthquake EventsIRIS features special earthquake event pages to provide useful resources for the science community and the general public. These "Special Event" pages highlight earthquakes that had a major effect on a population or have some other unique scientific significance. Earthquake Headlines »Magnitude 7.4 - EAST OF THE KURIL ISLANDS
The following is a release by the United States Geological Survey, National Earthquake Information Center: An earthquake occurred about 595 km (370 miles) ENE of Kuril'sk, Kuril Islands on Thursday, January 15, 2009. The magnitude and location may be revised when additional data and further analysis results are available.
Magnitude 6.1 - COSTA RICA
The following is a release by the United States Geological Survey, National Earthquake Information Center: An earthquake occurred about 35 km (20 miles) NNW of SAN JOSE, Costa Rica on Thursday, January 08, 2009. The magnitude and location may be revised when additional data and further analysis results are available.
Magnitude 7.6 - NEAR THE NORTH COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA
The following is a release by the United States Geological Survey, National Earthquake Information Center: An earthquake occurred about 150 km (95 miles) WNW of Manokwari, Papua, Indonesia on Saturday, January 03, 2009. The magnitude and location may be revised when additional data and further analysis results are available.
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