What was the magnitude of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami?
Q: What was the magnitude of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami?
A: The 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami was a 9.0-magnitude earthquake.
Q: Where did the earthquake happen?
A: The earthquake happened 130 kilometres (81 mi) off Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, on the east coast of the Tōhoku of Japan.
Q: When did the earthquake happen?
A: The earthquake happened on March 11, 2011 at 05:46:23 UTC.
Q: How was the earthquake measured?
A: The earthquake was measured at 8.4 on the JMA seismic intensity scale.
Q: How deep was the earthquake?
A: The earthquake was at a depth of 24.4 km (15.2 miles).
Q: How many people were confirmed dead in the Japanese National Police Agency report?
A: The Japanese National Police Agency report confirmed 15,890 deaths.
Q: Was the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami the most powerful earthquake in Japan's recorded history?
A: Yes, the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami was the most powerful earthquake to hit Japan in recorded history.
