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2007 Chūetsu offshore earthquake

16 July 2007

Earthquake struck Niigata prefecture, Japan on 16 July 2007. It took place on 16 July 2007. The setting was Sado Strait. It led to Tokyo Electric Power Company's response to the 2007 Chūetsu offshore earthquake. About 15 people died. Some 2,346 were injured. Its magnitude was 6.6.

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