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The largest earthquake that occurred off the coast of Japan on March 11, 2011 was originally calculated as magnitude 8.9, but later changed to 9.0 independently by both USGS and Japanese seismologists.
The change to 9.0 means that the earthquake was about 1.5 times stronger than initially thought.
UPDATE: Official magnitude was updated to 9.1 on Nov 7, 2016.
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How long did the earthquake lasted in Japan 2011?
The earthquake in Japan lasted about 3-5 minutes.
When did the Japan earthquake start?
The earthquake that occurred in Japan started at 2:47 pm (PST) on March 11, 2011.
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 date when there was an earthquake and tsunami in Japan?
The earthquake and tsunami in Japan occurred on March 11, 2011.
Was there an earthquake when the tsunami in japan happened?
Yes, the devastating tsunami that occurred in Japan on March 11, 2011, was triggered by a powerful undersea earthquake with a magnitude of 9.0. The earthquake, known as the Great East Japan Earthquake, generated massive ocean waves that resulted in the tsunami.
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.
Was the 1995 earthquake in Japan underwater?
was the earthquake of japan in 1995 underwater
What year was the earthquake of Kobe in Japan?
The Earthquake of Kobe occurred in Japan in 1995.
Why did earthquake Kobe occur in Japan?
The earthquake of Japan occured because Japan is on a major fault line.
How long did the earthquake lasted in Japan 2011?
The earthquake in Japan lasted about 3-5 minutes.
What year was Japan's earthquake?
It depends on the earthquake you are talking about. Many have occurred in Japan. The most recent is the 2011 earthquake.
Where was there an earthquake today?
Japan had Tsunami and an Earthquake Kansas had an 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 type of earthquake was the japan earthquake of 2010?
It was a 9.0 level earthquake
When did the Japan earthquake start?
The earthquake that occurred in Japan started at 2:47 pm (PST) on March 11, 2011.
What country did the Japan earthquake start?
JAPAN
