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1940 Shakotan earthquake

Natural

1940(1940-08-02)

Earthquake struck Hokkaido, Japan on 2 August 1940

Year

1940

Death Toll

10

Location

—

Category

natural

Quick Facts

Year: 1940
Date: 1940-08-02
Death Toll: 10
Category: natural

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