Great Kanto Earthquake (1923) september 1 This earthquake is one of the most catastrophic in Japan’s history. It caused widespread destruction, resulting in over 140,000 deaths. Fires broke out, exacerbating the devastation, and Tokyo was severely damaged
Great Hanshin Earthquake January 17, 1995 The earthquake caused over 6,400 deaths and left hundreds of thousands homeless. The city of Kobe and surrounding areas suffered significant damage, including the collapse of highways, bridges, and buildings
Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami March 11, 2011 This earthquake triggered a massive tsunami, which led to over 18,000 deaths and widespread devastation along Japan's northeastern coast. It also caused the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, marking it as one of the worst natural and nuclear disasters in modern history
Nankaido Earthquake December 21, 1946 The earthquake generated a deadly tsunami that caused significant damage in the Kii Peninsula, Shikoku, and Wakayama Prefecture. Over 1,300 people lost their lives
Hokkaido Earthquake September 25, 2003 This undersea earthquake caused a powerful tsunami and widespread damage across the island of Hokkaido. Fortunately, due to Japan's preparedness, the death toll was relatively low, with only one fatality, but it still resulted in billions of dollars in damages
Kumamoto Earthquake April 16, 2016 A series of powerful earthquakes struck Kumamoto, causing widespread damage to buildings and infrastructure. At least 50 people died, and tens of thousands were displaced