Fukushima earthquake

1.

Fukushima earthquake

2.

Why it has happened?
Tectonic
activity: Japan
is located at
the junction of
four tectonic
plates
Nature of the
tremors: The
earthquake
occurred in the
Japan Trench
subduction zone
Connection to
2011: This
earthquake is
considered an
aftershock of
the 2011 Tohoku
earthquake
magnitude 9.0

3. Main information

Data&time: The March
of 16, 2022, 11pm
Epicenter: Off the coast
of Fukushima Prefecture
(Tohoku region), Japan.
depth of the source:
about 57-60 km
Magnitude: 7.3 (Japan
Meteorological Agency)

4. The consequences

Human impact:
Deaths: 3 (including one disasterrelated death)
Severely injured: 28
Slightly injured: 217
Physical impact:
Totally damaged houses: 111
Half-damaged houses: 1,285
Partially damaged houses: 19,048

5. Results and conclusions

Risk Reminder: The 2022 event served as a
reminder that Japan lives in a state of constant
seismic preparedness.
Timeline: This earthquake was a hint of the 2011
disaster, confirming that the process of stress
relief in the Earth's crust has been ongoing for
decades.
Resilience: Despite its high magnitude, the
number of casualties and damage was minimal
thanks to strict building codes and a culture of
safety.

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