The earthquake was of magnitude 8.0. Kochi suffered large tremors, and coastal areas were inundated by waves of 4~6 meters. Sadly, 679 people lost their lives, and 1836 were injured. 4846 buildings collapsed or were washed away.
Sa Kochi Prefecture, bukod sa malakas na pagyanig, ang tsunami ay umabot sa taas na 4 – 6 m. Mayroong 679 ang nasawi, 1,836 hindi na natagpuan, 4,846 bahay ang nasira at iba pang mga napinsala.