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| UTC time | 2000-10-06 04:30:20 |
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| ISC event | 1839998 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | October 6, 2000 |
| Local time | 13:30:20 JST |
| Magnitude | 6.7 Mw [1] |
| Depth | 10 km (6.2 mi) [1] |
| Epicenter | 35°16′N 133°19′E / 35.27°N 133.31°E [1] |
| Type | Strike-slip[2] |
| Areas affected | Japan |
| Total damage | $150 million (US) [2] |
| Max. intensity | VIII (Severe)[3] JMA 6+ |
| Landslides | Yes [2] |
| Casualties | 130-182 injuries [2][4] |
The 2000 Tottori earthquake (Japanese: 鳥取県西部地震) occurred on 6 October 2000, 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 between 130-182 people were injured.