1038 Dingxiang earthquake
| Local date | January 9, 1038 |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | Ms 7.25 |
| Epicenter | 38°24′N 112°55′E / 38.4°N 112.92°E |
| Areas affected | China |
| Max. intensity | CSIS X |
| Casualties | 32,300 dead |
The 1038 Dingxiang earthquake devastated present-day Shanxi Province, northern China on 9 January. At least 32,300 people died across the province when the Ms 7.25 earthquake struck Dingxiang and Xinxian counties. In Xinzhou, about 19,742 people died and 5,655 were injured. More than 50,000 livestock also perished. About 759 were killed in Guoxian County and in present-day Taiyuan, 1,890 people died.