Japan 2011 earthquake/tsunami 2.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? GeographyPlate tectonicsA2/A-levelEdexcel Created by: Tom WithersCreated on: 21-01-13 19:26 What was the magnitude of the initial earthquake? 9.0 1 of 9 How far off the coast was the epicentre? Approx. 80km east of Sendai 2 of 9 What was the focus of the earthquake? 30km 3 of 9 How far upwards had the fault line shifted? 30-40m 4 of 9 Along the fault, how far was this shift? 300km 5 of 9 In Miyako, the ground level had dropped by how many metres? 1m 6 of 9 What were the secondary hazards? Liquefaction, tsunami, landslides, fires from gas pipes breaking 7 of 9 How long did the earthquake last? 5 minutes 8 of 9 What plates are involved? Eurasian and Pacific 9 of 9
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