1611 Aizu earthquake explained

The 1611 Aizu earthquake occurred on September 27, 1611, in the Aizu Basin in present-day Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. According to the official report, it was estimated that there were more than 3,700 fatalities.^{[1] [2]} Aizuwakamatsu Castle, many temples, and about 20,000 houses collapsed in the stricken areas.

Overview

• Date: September 27, 1611
• Magnitude: 6.9 M_K
• Epicenter: Aizu Basin (present day Fukushima Prefecture)　
• Death toll: 3,700+ (official estimate)^[3]

Notes and References

1. Book: 国立天文台. 理科年表 令和3年. 丸善. 978-4-621-30560-7. 776.
2. Web site: 17，18世紀（1601-1800）｜日本付近のおもな被害地震年代表｜公益社団法人 日本地震学会. 2021-05-28. www.zisin.jp.
3. 野口信一 (2005年6月), 《会津藩》, シリーズ藩物語, 現代書館 P.25