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Kōbe earthquake of 1995: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Hanshin-Awaji Daishinsai • Great Hanshin earthquake of 1995
Date January 17, 1995
Location Japan • Kōbe • Ōsaka • Ōsaka-Kōbe metropolitan area

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