noun
Great Hanshin Earthquake (1995)
Historical term referring to the major earthquake that struck the Hanshin region on January 17, 1995. Also known as 阪神・淡路大震災.
See also: 阪神淡路大震災
阪神大震災は1995年1月17日に発生した。
The Great Hanshin Earthquake occurred on January 17, 1995.
Official name of the same earthquake, often used in formal contexts. 阪神大震災 is a shorter, commonly used variant.
Compound of 阪神 (Hanshin, referring to the Osaka-Kobe area) and 大震災 (great earthquake disaster).