2004 Chūetsu earthquake, Earthquake in Niigata Prefecture
The 2004 Chūetsu earthquake struck Niigata Prefecture with a magnitude of 6.6.
On October 23, 2004, the Chūetsu earthquake caused significant damage to the region.
The earthquake impacted local traditions as communities worked to rebuild.
Enhanced earthquake-resistant construction standards were implemented after the quake.
The earthquake's epicenter was near the village of Kawaguchi, which was heavily affected.
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