1923 Great Kanto Earthquake; Massive Destruction in Tokyo and Yokohama

On September 1, 1923, a magnitude 7.9 earthquake struck the Kanto region of Japan. The quake triggered massive fires, landslides, and a tsunami, causing devastating destruction to cities like Tokyo and Yokohama. Official estimates place the death toll around 105,000, though some sources suggest it could be as high as 142,000.