1927 North Tango earthquake
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The 1927 North Tango earthquake (Japanese: 北丹後地震) occurred in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan on 7 March with a moment magnitude of 7.0. Up to 2,956 people were killed and 7,806 were injured. Almost all the houses in Mineyama (now part of Kyōtango) were destroyed as a result. The earthquake was felt as far away as Tokyo and Kagoshima.[4]
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北丹後地震 | |
UTC time | 1927-03-07 09:27:41 |
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ISC event | 909128 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | March 7, 1927 (1927-03-07) |
Local time | 18:27 |
Magnitude | 7.0 Mw [1] |
Depth | 10 km (6 mi) [1] |
Epicenter | 35.63°N 135.01°E / 35.63; 135.01 [1] |
Areas affected | Japan |
Max. intensity | JMA 6[2] |
Tsunami | 11.3 m (37 ft) [3] |
Casualties | 2,925–2,956 (killed) [3] 7,806 (injured) [3] |
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