1952 Tokachi earthquake
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| UTC time | ?? |
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| Magnitude | 8.1 |
| Epicenter | 42°18′N 144°54′E / 42.3°N 144.9°E |
| Areas affected | Japan: Pacific Ocean, Hokkaido |
| Tsunami | yes |
| Casualties | 28 Dead |
The 1952 Hokkaido Earthquake, which occurred on 4 March 1952 in the sea near Tokachi District, Hokkaidō, had a magnitude of 8.1 on the Richter Scale.[1]
Damage
There was earthquake and tsunami damage in an area ranging from Hokkaido to the northern part of the Tohoku region. 28 people were killed, five people were left missing, and 287 were wounded. In addition, 815 houses were completely destroyed, 1324 half-damaged, and 6395 partially damaged. 91 houses were swept away, 328 suffered flooding, 20 were lost to fire, and 1621 became inhabitable. In addition, 451 ships were damaged.[2]
Hokkaido Eastern Akkeshi District, Hokkaidō Hamanaka's center Kiritappu regions tsunami was destroyed by the house most of the spill. This phase of the ice and sea ice forced by the tsunami, the massive destruction of houses, and this hotel is known. After eight years, this area 1960 Chile earthquake the devastating tsunami in the distance, the deceased will be repeated 11 myeongeulnaeneun damage.
The highest surge Akkeshi District Bay 6.5m, Aomori 2m, including Hachinohe hesi. This was the first large tsunami after the installation of a tsunami warning system. However, the day took place in 1933, March 3 1933 Sanriku earthquake delivered on the anniversary the alarm raised a number of training and evacuation drills, disaster was a great help for.