1896 Rikuu earthquake

The 1896 Rikuu earthquake (Japanese: 陸羽地震) is an inland earthquake that occurred on August 31, 1896, near the border between Akita and Iwate prefectures, Japan.^[5][6] Magnitude was 7.2.^[7] The earthquake left 209 people dead (205 people dead in Akita Prefecture) and 779 people injured.^[8] Senya Fault is a fault which was responsible for 1896 Rikuu earthquake, along with surface rupture.^[9][10]

UTCtime1896-08-31 08:06

LocaldateAugust 31, 1896^[1]

Localtime17:06

MagnitudeM7.2^[2]

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1896 Rikuu earthquake

陸羽地震
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UTC time	1896-08-31 08:06
Local date	August 31, 1896[1]
Local time	17:06
Magnitude	M7.2[2]
Epicenter	39.5°N 140.7°E / 39.5; 140.7[3]
Fault	Senya Fault[4]
Casualties	209 dead, 779 injured

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