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Nojima Fault


Nojima Fault (野島断層 Nojima Dansō?) is a fault that is responsible for the Great Hanshin earthquake. It cuts across Awaji Island. It is a branch of the Japan Median Tectonic Line which runs the length of the southern half of Honshu island.

Coordinates: 34°32′58″N 134°56′15″E / 34.54944°N 134.93750°E / 34.54944; 134.93750


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