The Great Hanshin Earthquake It was 30 years ago today, that a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck northern Awaji Island, Hyogo Prefecture in Japan. The disaster caused 6,434 deaths and damaged around 630,000 buildings. Volcaholic 🌋 Earthquake Alert on Telegram by @EarthquakeAlertTelegram A @grttme project - Other backups: @Hallotme