Great Hanshin earthquake, Earthquake in Japan/Hyogo Prefecture
The Great Hanshin earthquake struck the southern part of Hyogo Prefecture in Japan.
This catastrophic event occurred on January 17, 1995, and is also known as the Kobe earthquake.
Memorials and remembrance ceremonies are held annually in honor of the victims.
It led to major changes in Japan's earthquake preparedness and response strategies.
The earthquake's intensity was captured by the moment magnitude scale at 6.9.
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