The 1896 Rikuu earthquake (Japanese: 陸羽地震) is an inland earthquake that occurred on August 31, 1896, near the border between Akita and Iwate prefectures, Japan.[5][6] Magnitude was 7.2.[7] The earthquake left 209 people dead (205 people dead in Akita Prefecture) and 779 people injured.[8] Senya Fault is a fault which was responsible for 1896 Rikuu earthquake, along with surface rupture.[9][10]
| 陸羽地震 | |
   | |
| Local date | August 31, 1896[1] |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | M7.2[2] |
| Epicenter | 39°30′N 140°42′E / 39.5°N 140.7°E[3] |
| Fault | Senya Fault[4] |
| Casualties | 209 dead, 779 injured |