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.
その町は大震災で大きな被害を受けた。
The town suffered major damage in the great earthquake disaster.
大震災の教訓を防災計画に生かす。
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.
A major earthquake disaster occurred late at night, and many buildings collapsed.
The town is gradually recovering from the major earthquake disaster.
The coastal areas suffered heavy damage from the major earthquake disaster.