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The earthquake hit the Pacific Ocean nearby northeastern Japan at around 2:46 PM (JST) on March 11, 2011, causing major damage and loss of life with blackouts, fires and tsunami. The major damage occurred in Sendai, Japan.
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What is the name of the earthquake that hit Japan in 2011?
The earthquake that hit Japan in 2011 is commonly known as the Great East Japan Earthquake, or the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami. It occurred on March 11, 2011, and had a magnitude of 9.0, triggering a devastating tsunami.
What was the city closest to the earthquake that hit Japan?
The city closest to the recent earthquake that hit Japan was Fukushima. The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.3 and its epicenter was off the coast of Fukushima prefecture, causing strong shaking in the region.
Is it the first time an earthquake and TSUNAMI hit Japan?
No. It is only one of many times that an earthquake and tsunami have hit Japan. Earthquakes in subduction zones such as the one of the coast of Japan often trigger tsunamis. The March 2011 earthquake, at magnitude 9.0, was the strongest on record in Japan though.
Why did the earthquake and tsunami hit Japan 2011?
The earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan in 2011 were caused by a rupture in the Pacific Plate, which created a massive undersea earthquake. This earthquake then triggered a powerful tsunami that struck the eastern coast of Japan, causing widespread devastation and loss of life.
Will the japan Tsunami 2011 hit Indonesia?
The 2011 Japan Tsunami did not directly hit Indonesia. The tsunami was generated by a powerful earthquake off the coast of Japan and primarily affected the Japanese coastline. Indonesia is located quite a distance away from the epicenter of the earthquake.
What happen after the Japan earthquake?
A tsunami hit japan after the earthquake.
What was the size of the earthquake that hit Japan?
The Earthquake in Japan was a 9.0 magnitude.
Were Black Veil Brides in the Japan earthquake?
They were touring in Japan when the earthquake hit. They were very close to the spot where it hit.
Why did the Earthquake in Japan hit?
it hit japan because of the tectonic plates and that's it
Did tokoyo get hit in the Earthquake earthquake?
Tokyo did not get hit by the recent earthquake in Japan, however the stress from that earthquake has been moved along the plate bounday and therefore Tokyo is the next target for a major earthquake in Japan.
What is the name of the earthquake that hit japan in 1995?
Great Hanshin earthquake .
Is Japan earthquake 2011 the biggest earthquake in the world?
No. The earthquake that caused the Tsunami in Indonesia in 2004 was a bigger earthquake than the one that hit Japan.
What is the name of the earthquake that hit Japan in 2011?
The earthquake that hit Japan in 2011 is commonly known as the Great East Japan Earthquake, or the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami. It occurred on March 11, 2011, and had a magnitude of 9.0, triggering a devastating tsunami.
When did the earthquake hit japan?
The earthquake hit Japan on March 11, 2011 at 2:46 pm local time or 05:46:23 UTC.
Did America help Japan when the earthquake hit?
yes
What was the highest magnitude of the earthquake that hit Japan?
8.9
When did Earthquake hit Japan?
march 11, 2011
