1454 Kyōtoku earthquake and tsunami

1454 Kyōtoku earthquake and tsunami
Local date23 November 1454 (1454-11-23)
Local timeMidnight
Magnitude8.4 Mw
Epicenter38°30′N 143°48′E / 38.5°N 143.8°E / 38.5; 143.8
TypeMegathrust
Areas affectedMiyagi Prefecture
Japan
TsunamiYes
CasualtiesMany

The Kanto and Tōhoku regions of Japan were struck by major earthquake at midnight on 23 November 1454, which triggered a large tsunami that led to many deaths. It had an estimated magnitude of about 8.4 Mw, based on the extent of observed tsunami deposits.

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