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1995 Kobe (Great Hanshin) Earthquake
Sensitivity zones:
strong — up to 54 km
moderate — up to 135 km
weak — up to 300.1 km
About this earthquake
The shock struck directly beneath the major port city of Kobe. Elevated expressways thought to be earthquake-proof toppled over, and tens of thousands of older wooden houses burned. At roughly $100 billion in damage, it ranks among the costliest natural disasters ever.
Sensitivity zones
Approximate radii, derived from magnitude and hypocentre depth, within which shaking is typically felt:
- strong — up to 54 km
- moderate — up to 135 km
- weak — up to 300.1 km
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