1964 Niigata earthquake, Earthquake in Japan
The 1964 Niigata earthquake struck Niigata Prefecture and surrounding regions.
On June 16, 1964, a magnitude 7.5 quake caused widespread damage in Niigata.
This earthquake contributed to the seismic design improvements in Japanese architecture.
Visitors can learn about earthquake safety at the Niigata City Earthquake Disaster Mitigation Center.
The event is known for its rare liquefaction phenomena that affected buildings.
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