1. Kantō earthquakesA Kantō earthquake refers to an interplate earthquake occurring in the Kantō region of Japan that originate from slippage in the Sagami Trough. Kantō earthquakes are thought to occur on a 200 year cycle. Only two earthquakes in the Kantō region are thought to be interplate earthquakes: 1923 Great Kantō earthquake; most common usage 1703 Genroku earthquake Other earthquakes in the Kantō region: The Ruijū Kokushi mentions an earthquake that struck the area in 818 1855 Ansei Edo earthquake
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