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The epicenter for the magnitude 9.0 earthquake (originally recorded as 8.9) in Japan on March 11, 2011 was reported by U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and others to be 129 kilometers (80 miles) off the east coast of the Oshika Peninsula, Tōhoku, near Sendai at a depth of 32 kilometers (20 miles). This earthquake triggered the massive tsunami that followed shortly after.
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Was the 2011 Japan earthquake a transform earthquake?
No. The March 2011 earthquake in japan was along a convergent boundary, and triggered by subduction.
How much warning was there on the Japan tsunami and earthquake in March 2011?
There was little to no warning about the coming of the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan on March 2011.
Where did the Japan tsunami 2011 happen?
The March 11th tsunami hit the north eastern parts mainly near earthquake epicentre. Iwate, Fukushima, and Miyagi saw the highest waves.
When did japan's earthquake happen?
In march 2011
When did the 2011 earthquake hit Japan?
On March 11, 2011.
When did Japan have an earthquake and tsunami?
March 13, 2011
When did Earthquake hit Japan?
march 11, 2011
When did the earthquake occur exactly in Japan?
on 11th march 2011 at 9.am earthquake occur exactly in japan
Where did the earthquake on March 11 2011 take place?
Near Japan March 11, 2011 =)
What was the speed of the earthquake in Japan on March the 11?
The size of the March 2011 earthquake in Japan on Friday was an 8.9 but they may up it to a 9, there is talk of it.
When did the earthquake in Japan start?
The earthquake in Japan started on March 11th, 2011 at 9:00 P.M. PST.
When did earthquake in japan start?
The earthquake in Japan started on March 11th, 2011 at 9:00 P.M. PST.
