Earthquake

Earthquake — Japan: Off Masuda, Shimane Prefecture

16 Jun 1026 · Japan

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When
16 Jun 1026
Kind
Earthquake
Magnitude
7.5
Where
Japan
Coordinates
34.80° N, 131.80° E
Deaths
1001
Houses destroyed
3000

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1026 Manju tsunami

Tsunami affecting Japan

The 1026 Manju tsunami affected the Sea of Japan coast of the then Iwami Province on June 16. Considered one of the largest tsunamis in the Sea of Japan, it generated a tsunami with waves of 10 m (33 ft) at present-day Masuda, Shimane. Off the coast, an island reportedly sank because of the waves. More than 1,000 people were killed, and 3,000 homes were destroyed.

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