[10] The majority of the destruction was confined to coastal areas, such as sea and fishing ports, mostly inflicted by subsequent tsunami waves.

Over 1,500 houses or buildings – the majority of which were in Kushiro city – suffered considerable damage, with of a total of 141 reported to be partially or completely destroyed.

[2] Strong shaking affected many bridges in the region, some sustaining severe damage due to relative motion between spans in excess of design standards.

[11] The center of the Rekifune Bridge, located in Taiki, Hiroo, was reported to have sunk about 0.12 m (0.39 ft) at the joint section following significant ground deformation.

[4] Several sea ports in the area sustained moderate damage – such as cracks and wall collapse – due to lateral ground spreading caused by liquefaction.

[14] Tsunami waves stranded several small boats onshore; various ship containers and oil tanks along coastlines sustained damage.