1611 Aizu earthquake

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.

LocaldateSeptember 27, 1611 (1611-09-27)

Localtimearound 09:00 JST (UTC+9)

Magnitude6.9 M_(K)

Epicenter37.6°N 139.8°E / 37.6; 139.8

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1611 Aizu earthquake

会津地震
Local date	September 27, 1611 (1611-09-27)
Local time	around 09:00 JST (UTC+9)
Magnitude	6.9 M(K)
Epicenter	37.6°N 139.8°E / 37.6; 139.8
Areas affected	Fukushima Prefecture
Total damage	Extensive destruction
Casualties	~3,700 deaths (official estimate)

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