1896 Sanriku Earthquake
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| Total damage | Tsunami |
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| Areas affected | Japan |
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| Magnitude | 8. 5 Mw, 7. 2 Ms |
| Casualties | 22,066 people dead or missing |
| Depth | Shallow |
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| ID | 1398420 |
About 1896 Sanriku Earthquake
The 1896 Sanriku earthquake was one of the most destructive seismic events in Japanese history. The 8. 5 magnitude earthquake occurred at 19:32 on June 15, 1896, approximately 166 kilometres off the coast of Iwate Prefecture, Honshu.
1896 Sanriku earthquake Photos
