The 1896 Rikuu earthquake (Japanese: 陸羽地震) is an inland earthquake that occurred on August 31, 1896, near the border between Akita and Iwate prefectures, Japan.

[7] The earthquake left 209 people dead (205 people dead in Akita Prefecture) and 779 people injured.

[8] Senya Fault is a fault which was responsible for 1896 Rikuu earthquake, along with surface rupture.

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