2009 Shizuoka earthquake

The 2009 Shizuoka earthquake occurred with a magnitude of 6.4,[1][2] hitting Shizuoka Prefecture in the south of Honshū, Japan, on August 11 at 05:07 local time (August 10, 20:07 UTC).

2009 Shizuoka earthquake
2009 Shizuoka earthquake is located in Shizuoka Prefecture
2009 Shizuoka earthquake
UTC time2009-08-10 20:07:09
ISC event15742574
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local date11 August 2009 (2009-08-11)
Local time05:07
Magnitude6.4 Mw
Depth26 km
Epicenter34°46′41″N 138°16′34″E / 34.778°N 138.276°E / 34.778; 138.276
Areas affectedJapan
Max. intensityMMI VI (Strong)

JMA 6−
Casualties1 fatality
134 injuries

Overview

The seismic intensity was observed as shindo 6- in Izu, Yaizu, Makinohara, Omaezaki, Shizuoka.[3]

One woman was killed in Shizuoka, 134 people were injured, and 6,000 buildings were damaged. In addition, the shoulder of Tōmei Expressway was damaged.[4][5][6]

In this area, it is presumed that an M8 class Tokai earthquake will occur in the near future.[7]

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