Variation in undergroundwater levels before and after the northern Shiga Pref. earthquake (16 Mar. 16h43m, M4.9)


As of 9 April, the underground water level at Ohara Observation Well was approaching the pre-earthquake normal level. Hence variation in the underground water level described below was related to the earthquake of 16 March.

At Hanaore Observation Well there was artificial water-pressure variation due to collection of spring water and long-term variation could not be determined.


Geological Survey of Japan


Seismic Activity in Japan March 1999