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severe earthquake
深夜に強震が発生し住民が避難した。
A severe earthquake struck late at night and residents evacuated.
強震の影響で建物に亀裂が入った。
Cracks appeared in buildings due to the severe earthquake.
この地域は過去に何度も強震に見舞われた。
This area has been hit by severe earthquakes many times in the past.