1984 Nagano earthquake
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The 1984 Nagano earthquake (Japanese: 長野県西部地震) hit the western part of Nagano Prefecture, Japan on September 14, 1984, at 08:48 local time (September 13, 1984, at 23:48 UTC). Registering a magnitude of Ms 6.3, the earthquake destroyed Otaki (Japanese: 王滝(おうたき)), and triggered major landslides.[4][5] The earthquake left at least 29 people dead or missing, making it the deadliest earthquake in 1984.
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UTC time | 1984-09-13 23:48:49 |
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ISC event | 543747 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | September 14, 1984 |
Local time | 08:48 |
Magnitude | Ms 6.3 (MJMA 6.8) |
Depth | 2 km (1 mi)[1] |
Epicenter | 35.8°N 137.6°E / 35.8; 137.6 [2] |
Type | Intraplate |
Areas affected | Japan |
Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe) JMA 6− |
Peak acceleration | ~ 0.3 g |
Tsunami | No |
Landslides | Yes |
Casualties | 14 dead 10 injured 15 missing[3] |
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