major earthquake disaster; great earthquake; highly destructive earthquake
Refers not just to the seismic event itself but to a large-scale earthquake disaster with severe damage and social impact. Often used in names of specific disasters, such as 阪神・淡路大震災 and 東日本大震災.
The town suffered major damage in the great earthquake disaster.
We will apply the lessons of the major earthquake disaster to disaster-prevention planning.
That region was struck by a major earthquake disaster ten years ago.
The town is gradually recovering from the major earthquake disaster.
The coastal areas suffered heavy damage from the major earthquake disaster.
A major earthquake disaster occurred late at night, and many buildings collapsed.