1596 Keichō–Fushimi earthquake
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The Keichō–Fushimi earthquake (Japanese: 慶長伏見地震, Hepburn: Keicho–Fushimi Jishin) struck Japan on September 5, 1596. The earthquake measuring 7.5 ± 0.25 MJMA produced intense shaking (evaluated at Shindo 6) across the Kansai region.[1] Devastation was recorded in Kyoto and over 1,200 people perished.[2]
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Local date | September 5, 1596 (1596-09-05) |
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Magnitude | 7.5 ± 0.25 MJMA |
Epicenter | 34.65°N 135.6°E / 34.65; 135.6 |
Max. intensity | JMA 6 |
Casualties | >1,200 dead |
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