1611 Aizu Earthquake
The 1611 Aizu earthquake (Japanese: 会津地震) occurred on September 27, 1611, in the Aizu Basin in present-day Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. According to the official report, it was estimated that there were more than 3,700 fatalities. Aizuwakamatsu Castle, many temples, and about 20,000 houses collapsed in the stricken areas.
Overview
- Date: September 27, 1611
- Magnitude: 6.9 MK
- Epicenter: Aizu Basin (present day Fukushima Prefecture)
- Death toll: 3,700+ (official estimate)
References
- ^ 国立天文台. 理科年表 令和3年. 丸善. p. 776. ISBN 978-4-621-30560-7.
- ^ "17，18世紀（1601-1800）｜日本付近のおもな被害地震年代表｜公益社団法人 日本地震学会". www.zisin.jp. Retrieved 2021-05-28.
- ^ 野口信一 (2005年6月), 《会津藩》, シリーズ藩物語, 現代書館 P.25
37°36′N 139°48′E / 37.6°N 139.8°E
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