2003 Miyagi earthquakes
There were two major earthquakes in 2003 in Miyagi Prefecture. The first quake in May injured 174 and caused $97.3 million in damages. Another quake in July injured 677.[2] More than 11,000 buildings were affected, causing an estimated $195.4 million in damages.
| UTC time | 2003-07-25 22:13 |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 6.4 MJMA |
| Depth | 12 km |
| Max. intensity | JMA 6+ |
| Peak acceleration | 2.08 g 2037 Gal |
May 2003 Miyagi earthquake
The May 2003 Miyagi earthquake is an earthquake struck the east coast of the Japanese island of Honshū at 18.24 pm (09:46 UTC) on May 26.[3] The event registered 7.1 on the Japan Meteorological Agency magnitude scale.[4] The quake injured 174 and caused $97.3 million in damages.[5]
July 2003 Miyagi earthquake
The July 2003 Miyagi earthquake is a series of earthquakes that occurred in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan on July 26.[6][7] The seismic magnitude scale of the mainshock was MJMA6.4.[8] 677 people were injured by the earthquakes.[2]
| Date and time (JST) | Magnitude (JMA) | Max. intensity | Depth | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 26, 0:13 | M5.6 | JMA 6– | 12 km[9] | Foreshock |
| July 26, 7:13[10] | M6.4[11][12] | JMA 6+ | 12 km[13] | Mainshock |
| July 26, 10:22 | M5.1 | JMA 5– | 13 km[14] | Aftershock |
| July 26, 16:56 | M5.5 | JMA 6– | 12 km[15] | |
| July 28, 16:08 | M5.1 | JMA 5– | 14 km[16] |
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