 Seismic intensity map | |
| Local date | May 21, 1751 (1751-05-21) |
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| Magnitude | M 7.0–7.4 |
| Epicenter | 37°12′N138°06′E / 37.2°N 138.1°E /37.2; 138.1 |
| Type | Intraplate |
| Areas affected | Japan |
| Landslides | Yes |
| Casualties | 2,100 dead |
The1751 Takada earthquake struck central Japan's Joetsu City in present-day Niigata Prefecture on 21 May at 02:00 local time.[1] The earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 7.0–7.4 killed an estimated 2,100 people while up to 9,000 homes were levelled.[2] Based on an analysis of damage distribution, Nishiyama and others determined the epicenter region to be in the mountainous area between Jōetsu and Kuwadori Valley.[3]