1626 Lingqiu earthquake
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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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Local date | June 28, 1626 (1626-06-28) |
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Magnitude | Ms 7.0[1] |
Epicenter | 39.4°N 114.2°E / 39.4; 114.2 [2] |
Areas affected | Qing dynasty |
Max. intensity | CSIS IX |
Casualties | >5,200 dead |
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