2009 Shizuoka earthquake
Earthquake in Japan
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The 2009 Shizuoka earthquake occurred with a magnitude of 6.4,[1][2] hitting Shizuoka Prefecture in the south of Honshū, Japan, on August 11 at 05:07 local time (August 10, 20:07 UTC).
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| Epicenter | 34.778°N 138.276°E |
| Areas affected | Japan |
| Max. intensity | MMI VI (Strong) JMA 6− |
| Casualties | 1 fatality 134 injuries |
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Overview
The seismic intensity was observed as shindo 6- in Izu, Yaizu, Makinohara, Omaezaki, Shizuoka.[3]
One woman was killed in Shizuoka, 134 people were injured, and 6,000 buildings were damaged. In addition, the shoulder of Tōmei Expressway was damaged.[4][5][6]
In this area, it is presumed that an M8 class Tokai earthquake will occur in the near future.[7]