By Rajni Pandey | August 8, 2024
On March 11, 2011, a massive earthquake with a magnitude of 9.1 struck Honshu at a depth of 24 km, resulting in over 18,000 deaths, severe damage, and the Fukushima nuclear disaster.
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On September 25, 2003, Hokkaido was hit by an 8.3 magnitude earthquake at a depth of 6 km, causing significant infrastructure damage and numerous casualties.
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A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 8.2 occurred off the east coast of Honshu Island on May 16, 1968, at a depth of 55 km, leading to extensive damage along the coast and numerous aftershocks.
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On March 4, 1952, Hokkaido experienced an 8.1 magnitude earthquake at a depth of 41 km, resulting in widespread destruction and tsunami waves causing additional damage.
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On July 12, 1993, Hokkaido was hit by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake at a depth of 11 km, triggering a tsunami and resulting in deaths and widespread damage.
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On June 12, 1978, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Sanriku at a depth of 26 km, leading to major damage in the region with significant aftershocks.
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On May 26, 1983, Honshu (Akita) experienced a 7.7 magnitude earthquake at a depth of 59 km, causing severe impact on infrastructure and numerous casualties.
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On March 11, 2011, a 7.9 magnitude earthquake occurred near the east coast of Honshu at a depth of 40 km, part of the Tohoku earthquake series, causing significant aftershocks and damage.
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On May 30, 2015, the Bonin Islands (Chichijima Island) were affected by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake at a depth of 11 km, causing strong shaking and structural damage across the region.
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On December 28, 1994, an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 struck Honshu at a depth of 23 km, resulting in significant damage and casualties, affecting major cities.
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