1891 Mino–Owari Earthquake: October 1891 earthquake that struck Mino and Owari in Japan
The 1891 Mino–Owari earthquake (Japanese: 濃尾地震) is an earthquake that occurred on October 28, 1891 in Japan.
The epicenter was 35°36′N 136°36′E / 35.6°N 136.6°E, Surface wave magnitude was 8.0. This earthquake is the largest inland earthquake in Japanese history. The quake killed 7,273 people.
 Scarp at the Neodani Fault can be seen in the center of the picture | |
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| Local date | October 28, 1891 |
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| Local time | 6:38 (local) |
| Magnitude | 8.0 Ms |
| Depth | 10 km (6.2 mi) |
| Epicenter | 35°36′N 136°36′E / 35.6°N 136.6°E |
| Type | Oblique-slip |
| Areas affected | Mino Province Owari Province |
| Peak acceleration | 400 Gals |
| Landslides | ~ 10,000 |
| Casualties | 7,273 dead 17,175 injured |
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