• When was the earthquake that occurred?

On January 17, 1995, the Great Hanshin Earthquake, popularly known as the Kobe Earthquake, occurred.

• What led to the earthquake, and why?

The Philippine Sea Plate and the Eurasian Plate's shared border is where tectonic plates moved, causing
the earthquake.

 How do scientists keep track of earthquakes?

Seismometers, which detect the ground's vibrations brought on by seismic waves, are one type of device
used by scientists to track earthquakes.

• Where is the earthquake's epicenter in Kobe?

The northern region of Awaji Island, which is roughly 20 kilometers from the city of Kobe, is where the
Kobe earthquake's epicenter was situated.

• What is the earthquake's magnitude?

The Kobe earthquake registered a Richter scale value of 6.9.

• What impact did the earthquake have?

nearly 6,000 individuals lost their lives and nearly 40,000 were injured as a result of the earthquake's
extensive damage. In the impacted areas, it also seriously damaged the infrastructure, transportation,
and building stock.

• What led to the earthquake's severe damage?

Numerous factors contributed to the massive devastation brought on by the earthquake, including the
strength and duration of the shaking, the location of the epicenter, the kind of soil and building materials
utilized in the affected districts, and the lack of readiness and response on the part of the government.

• What lessons can you learn after watching this video?

After watching the video, one can learn the importance of earthquake preparedness and response, the
need for proper building codes and construction practices in earthquake-prone areas, and the role of
technology and science in monitoring and predicting earthquakes to minimize their impact.