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Sanriku Earthquake and Tsunami
- When
- 15 June 1896
- Where
- Sanriku coast
An 8.5 magnitude earthquake struck offshore, generating tsunami waves that reached 24 meters and caused massive destruction.
The earthquake occurred on June 15, 1896. The resulting tsunami waves destroyed about 9,000 homes and caused at least 22,000 deaths. At Yoshihama, waves reached 24 meters, killing 18,158 people in Iwate alone.
Sources
- 1896 Sanriku earthquake Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-10
- Iwate Prefecture Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02
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