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Here are some notable Japan earthquakes:
- Great Kanto Earthquake (1923): A devastating earthquake that struck the Kanto region, including Tokyo and Yokohama, killing over 142,000 people.
- Miyagi Earthquake (2005): A magnitude 7.2 earthquake that struck Miyagi Prefecture, causing widespread damage and killing 11 people.
- Chūetsu Earthquake (2007): A magnitude 6.8 earthquake that struck Niigata Prefecture, causing significant damage and killing 68 people.
- Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami (2011): A massive magnitude 9.0 earthquake that triggered a devastating tsunami, causing widespread destruction and killing over 15,000 people.
- Kumamoto Earthquakes (2016): A series of powerful earthquakes that struck Kumamoto Prefecture, including a magnitude 7.0 earthquake that killed 50 people and injured over 1,000.
- Hokkaido Earthquake (2018): A magnitude 6.7 earthquake that struck Hokkaido, causing widespread damage and killing 41 people.
- Fukuoka Earthquake (2016): A magnitude 7.0 earthquake that struck Fukuoka Prefecture, causing significant damage and killing 9 people.
These are just a few examples of the many significant earthquakes that have occurred in Japan. The country is located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, making it prone to seismic activity.