- Type:
- Earthquake
- Date:
- June 15, 1911 CE
- Location:
- Japan, Ryukyu Islands
- Magnitude:
- 8 Ms
- Depth:
- 160 km
- Deaths:
- 12
Other earthquake records of 1911 CE
- Philippines, Luzon: Taal Volcano · 1,335 deaths
- Iran, Ravar · Mw 6.5 · 700 deaths
- Kazakhstan, Alma-Ata, Turkestan, Afghanistan · Mw 8 · 450 deaths
- Tajikistan, Usoy, Barchidiv, Posor, Nisur · Mw 7.2 · 318 deaths
- Afghanistan, Hindu Kush · Ms 7.6
- Mexico, Colima, Jalisco, Mexico City · Mw 7.6
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), Global Significant Earthquake Database, doi:10.7289/V5TD9V7K · License: U.S. Government Work · institutional record ↗
Frequently asked questions
- When did 1911 CE Earthquake — Japan, Ryukyu Islands happen?
- June 15, 1911 CE.
- Where does this information come from?
- This record comes from NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), Global Significant Earthquake Database, doi:10.7289/V5TD9V7K; it was not hand-authored and is stored together with its source.
- How many people died?
- Recorded estimate: 12. Historical death tolls vary by source.