1891 Mino–Owari earthquake

The 1891 Mino–Owari earthquake (Japanese: 濃尾地震) is an earthquake that occurred on October 28, 1891 in Japan.[1] The epicenter was 35°36′N 136°36′E / 35.6°N 136.6°E / 35.6; 136.6, Surface wave magnitude was 8.0.[2] This earthquake is the largest inland earthquake in Japanese history.[3] The quake killed 7,273 people.[4]

1891 Mino–Owari earthquake
1891 Mino–Owari earthquake is located in Japan
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Magnitude 8.0 Ms
Depth 10 km (6.2 mi)
Epicenter location 35°36′N 136°36′E / 35.6°N 136.6°E / 35.6; 136.6Coordinates: 35°36′N 136°36′E / 35.6°N 136.6°E / 35.6; 136.6
Type Oblique-slip
Countries or regions affected Mino Province
Owari Province
Landslides ~ 10,000
Casualties 7,273 dead
17,175 injured

References

  1. "濃尾地震(1891年10月28日) | 災害カレンダー". Yahoo!天気・災害 (in 日本語). Retrieved 2021-06-22.
  2. 第2版, 日本大百科全書(ニッポニカ),デジタル大辞泉,ブリタニカ国際大百科事典 小項目事典,百科事典マイペディア,精選版 日本国語大辞典,世界大百科事典. "濃尾地震とは". コトバンク (in 日本語). Retrieved 2021-06-22.
  3. "報告書(1891 濃尾地震) : 防災情報のページ - 内閣府". www.bousai.go.jp. Retrieved 2021-06-22.
  4. "濃尾地震(1891年):時事ドットコム". 時事ドットコム (in 日本語). Retrieved 2021-06-22.