1718 Tongwei–Gansu earthquake

1718 Tongwei–Gansu earthquake
Local dateJune 19, 1718 (1718-06-19)
Magnitude7.5 Ms
7.5 Mw
Epicenter35°00′N 105°12′E / 35.0°N 105.2°E / 35.0; 105.2
Areas affectedQing dynasty
Max. intensityMMI X (Extreme)
Landslides>300
ForeshocksYes
Casualties≈73,000 dead

An earthquake occurred on June 19, 1718, in Tongwei County, Gansu Province, Qing dynasty, present-day China. The estimated surface wave magnitude (Ms ) 7.5 earthquake was designated a maximum Modified Mercalli intensity of X (Extreme), causing tremendous damage and killing 73,000 people.