On September 1, 1923, a magnitude 7.9 earthquake struck the Kanto region of Japan. The quake triggered massive fires, landslides, and a tsunami, causing devastating destruction to cities like Tokyo and Yokohama. Official estimates place the death toll around 105,000, though some sources suggest it could be as high as 142,000.
1923 Great Kanto Earthquake; Massive Destruction in Tokyo and Yokohama
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