When was the first earthquake recorded by instruments in Japan?
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Japan developed some of the earliest earthquake instruments in the late 19th century, with major progress after the 1880s. The country became a leader in seismic monitoring.
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Japan was an early leader in earthquake science because it experiences frequent seismic activity. In the late 19th century, Japanese scientists helped develop and improve earthquake-detecting instruments. Their work laid the foundation for modern seismology in a country that needed better ways to understand and prepare for frequent strong quakes. By the 20th century, Japan had some of the world's most advanced seismic networks.
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