Japan Quake 2011

What was the magnitude of the earthquake that caused the tsunami in Japan in 2011?

• 9.0

• 7.8

• 9.5

• 8.5

Where was the epicenter of the Great Sendai Earthquake located?

• 120 miles south of Sendai

• 80 miles east of Sendai

• 100 miles east of Sendai

• 50 miles west of Sendai

What was the official death toll from the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami?

• About 20,000

• About 18,500

• About 15,000

• More than 25,000

Which nuclear power plant experienced a major accident due to the 2011 tsunami?

• Tokai

• Ōi

• Kashiwazaki-Kariwa

• Fukushima Daiichi

How far did one tsunami wave penetrate inland after causing the Natori River to overflow?

• 10 miles

• 3 miles

• 6 miles

• 8 miles

What was the depth of the earthquake's focus below the floor of the western Pacific Ocean?

• 18.6 miles

• 15 miles

• 20 miles

• 25 miles

Over what duration did the earthquake's main shock last?

• 30 seconds

• 60 seconds

• 90 seconds

• 120 seconds

How many years after the main quake did a magnitude-7.3 tremor originate from the same plate boundary region?

• Nearly two years

• Three years

• One year

• Four years

What caused the tsunami waves generated by the main shock of the earthquake?

• The sudden horizontal and vertical thrusting of the Pacific Plate

• A landslide

• A volcanic eruption

• A meteor impact

What immediate action did the Japanese government take following the earthquake?

• Evacuated all coastal areas

• Declared a state of emergency

• Requested international aid

• Shut down all nuclear facilities