On Friday March 11, 2011 a major 9.1 earthquake hits Tohóku Region, Japan with a depth 29.0 km maximum intensity IX (Violent). The quake lasted between 6 - 8 minutes, it was fourth largest earthquakes ever recorded. tremor was strongly felt in the capital city Tokyo with intensity VII (Very strong) strongest shaking occurred in Sendai, Fukushima, Miyagi and Iwate with intensity VIII (Severe).
The quake caused by movements of two major tectonic plate Pacific plate and Philippines plate.
The quake trigger massive tsunami with height 30 meters and devastating coastal town 20,000 people are confirmed dead with another missing, most of casualties 80% caused by drowning followed 20% casualties caused by earthquake it self.
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