1611 Aizu earthquake

The 1611 Aizu earthquake (Japanese: 会津地震) 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^[2]
• Magnitude: 6.9 M_K^[1]
• Epicenter: Aizu Basin (present day Fukushima Prefecture)　
• Death toll: 3,700+ (official estimate)^[2][3]