1626 Lingqiu earthquake

1626 Lingqiu earthquake
Local dateJune 28, 1626 (1626-06-28)
MagnitudeMs 7.0
Epicenter39°24′N 114°12′E / 39.4°N 114.2°E / 39.4; 114.2
Areas affectedQing dynasty
Max. intensityCSIS IX
Casualties>5,200 dead

The 1626 Lingqiu earthquake had an epicentre in Lingqiu County, Shanxi Province during the Ming dynasty. The estimated surface wave magnitude (Ms ) 7.0 earthquake caused many buildings to collapse. Over 5,200 people were killed.

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