1952 Tokachi earthquake
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The 1952 Tokachi earthquake (Japanese: 1952年十勝沖地震), occurred at 10:22:41 local time on 4 March in the sea near Tokachi District, Hokkaidō, Japan. It had a magnitude of 8.1 on the moment magnitude scale.[1]
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UTC time | 1952-03-04 01:22:41 |
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ISC event | 892540 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | March 4, 1952 (1952-03-04) |
Local time | 10:22:41 |
Magnitude | 8.1 Mw[1] |
Depth | 45 km[2] |
Epicenter | 41.8°N 144.13°E / 41.8; 144.13[1] |
Areas affected | Japan |
Tsunami | Yes |
Casualties | 33 dead, 287 injured[1] |
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