1948 Fukui earthquake
| 福井地震 | |
| UTC time | 1948-06-28 07:13:31 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 897413 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | June 28, 1948 |
| Local time | 16:13:31 JST |
| Magnitude | 6.8 Mw |
| Depth | 10 km (6.2 mi) |
| Epicenter | 36°10′N 136°13′E / 36.16°N 136.22°E |
| Type | Intraplate earthquake |
| Areas affected | Japan |
| Total damage | US$1 billion |
| Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent) JMA 6 (now equivalent to JMA 7) |
| Casualties | 3,769 dead 22,203 injured |
The 1948 Fukui earthquake (福井地震, Fukui jishin) occurred in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. The magnitude 6.8 quake struck at 4:13:31 p.m.(JDT) on June 28, 1948. The quake's hypocenter was approximately 10 km north-northeast of Fukui, in the present-day neighborhood of Maruoka, Sakai City. The strongest shaking occurred in the city of Fukui, where it was recorded as 6 (equivalent to the current 7) on the Japan Meteorological Agency seismic intensity scale.