1927 North Tango earthquake
Earthquake off the west coast of Japan
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The 1927 North Tango earthquake (Japanese: å丹å¾å°é) occurred in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan on 7 March with a moment magnitude of 7.0. Up to 2,956 people were killed and 7,806 were injured. Almost all the houses in Mineyama (now part of KyÅtango) were destroyed as a result. The earthquake was felt as far away as Tokyo and Kagoshima.[4]
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| UTC time | 1927-03-07 09:27:41 |
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| ISC event | 909128 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | March 7, 1927 |
| Local time | 18:27 |
| Magnitude | 7.0 Mw[1] |
| Depth | 10 km (6 mi)[1] |
| Epicenter | 35.63°N 135.01°E[1] |
| Areas affected | Japan |
| Max. intensity | JMA 6[2] |
| Tsunami | 11.3 m (37 ft)[3] |
| Casualties | 2,925â2,956 (killed)[3] 7,806 (injured)[3] |
Gallery
1927 Kita-Tango earthquake damage at Yotsutsuji
1927 Kita-Tango earthquake damage
1927 Kita-Tango earthquake damage
1927 Kita-Tango earthquake damage
1927 Kita-Tango earthquake damage
