1751 Takada earthquake

The 1751 Takada earthquake struck central Japan's Joetsu City in present-day Niigata Prefecture on 21 May at 02:00 local time.^[1] The earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 7.0–7.4 killed an estimated 2,100 people while up to 9,000 homes were levelled.^[2] Based on an analysis of damage distribution, Nishiyama and others determined the epicenter region to be in the mountainous area between Jōetsu and Kuwadori Valley.^[3]

LocaldateMay 21, 1751 (1751-05-21)

MagnitudeM 7.0–7.4

Epicenter37.2°N 138.1°E / 37.2; 138.1

TypeIntraplate

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1751 Takada earthquake

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Local date	May 21, 1751 (1751-05-21)
Magnitude	M 7.0–7.4
Epicenter	37.2°N 138.1°E / 37.2; 138.1
Type	Intraplate
Areas affected	Japan
Landslides	Yes
Casualties	2,100 dead

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