1611 Aizu earthquake
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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.[1][2] Aizuwakamatsu Castle, many temples, and about 20,000 houses collapsed in the stricken areas.
Overview
- Date: September 27, 1611[2]
- Magnitude: 6.9 MK[1]
- Epicenter: Aizu Basin (present day Fukushima Prefecture)
- Death toll: 3,700+ (official estimate)[2][3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 国立天文台. 理科年表 令和3年. 丸善. p. 776. ISBN 978-4-621-30560-7.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "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
