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An earthquake measuring 6.6 M w on the moment magnitude scale struck Iburi Subprefecture in southern Hokkaido, Japan, on 6 September 2018 at 3:08 a.m. JST.The earthquake's epicenter was near Tomakomai and occurred at a depth of 35.0 kilometers (21.7 mi).
The Hokkaido earthquake caused extensive damage, destroying roads all around Hokkaidō, and triggered power outages and extensive landslides. [1] Over 800 people were injured. [5] The earthquake also caused a tsunami reaching 4 metres (13 ft) in height. [6] The earthquake's presence was felt throughout Japan, stretching all the way to Honshu ...
The 1993 southwest-off Hokkaido earthquake (北海道南西沖地震, Hokkaidō Nansei Oki Jishin) or Okushiri earthquake occurred at 13:17:12 UTC on 12 July 1993 in the Sea of Japan near the island of Hokkaido. [2] It had a magnitude of 7.7 on the moment magnitude scale and a maximum felt intensity of VIII (Severe) on the Mercalli intensity scale.
An earthquake occurring in Hokkaido on September 25, 2003. It measured 8.3 on the Moment magnitude scale and caused extensive damage to roads all around Hokkaido, several power outages, and landslides which resulted in further damage. [60] October 23, 2004: 6.6 M w: 68: 2004 Chūetsu earthquake: 新潟県中越地震: Chūetsu Jishin
Pages in category "Earthquakes in Hokkaido" The following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. 0–9.
During the 2018 Hokkaido Eastern Iburi earthquake, many buildings collapsed near the epicenter, and landslides buried houses in the city of Atsuma. 41 people died, and 691 people injured. The earthquake triggered a massive blackout throughout the island of Hokkaido. [239] [240] 41 691 6 [241] Fiji, 45 km south of Levuka: 7.9 670.8 IV
The 1994 Kuril Islands earthquake – also known as the Hokkaido Toho-oki earthquake – occurred on October 5 at 00:23:00 local time. The magnitude of this earthquake was put at M w 8.3, or M JMA 8.1. The epicenter was located at about 70 km east of Shikotan Island. The shaking and tsunami caused road and building damage.
The 1993 Kushiro–Oki earthquake (釧路沖地震, Kushiro-Oki Jishin) was one of two large earthquake to strike the Japanese island of Hōkkaido within the same year. The earthquake with a magnitude of 7.6 M w or 7.8 M JMA struck at 11:06 UTC or 08:06 pm JST on January 15 near the town of Ashoro .