5 MILLION PEOPLE. A TOTAL OF 6434 PEOPLE, MAINLY IN THE CITY OF KOBE...

1.5 million people. A total of 6434 people, mainly in the city of Kobe, lost their lives.

Additionally, it causes approximately ten trillion yen in damage. It was the worst earthquake

in Japan since the Great Kanto earthquake in 1923, which claimed 140000 lives.