Earthquake — Japan: Aidu

When

27 Sep 1611

Kind

Earthquake

Where

Japan

Coordinates

37.50° N, 140.00° E

Deaths

3700

Placed at the area, not an exact site.

Historical earthquake in Japan

The 1611 Aizu earthquake 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. Aizuwakamatsu Castle, many temples, and about 20,000 houses collapsed in the stricken areas.

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