1850 Xichang earthquake
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The 1850 Xichang earthquake rocked Sichuan Province of Qing China on September 12. The earthquake which caused major damage in Xichang county had an estimated moment magnitude of 7.6–7.9 Mw and a surface wave magnitude of 7.5–7.7 Ms . An estimated 20,650 people died.
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Local date | September 12, 1850 (1850-09-12) |
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Magnitude | Mw 7.6–7.9 [1] Ms 7.7 |
Epicenter | 27.8°N 102.3°E / 27.8; 102.3 [2] |
Areas affected | Qing dynasty |
Max. intensity | MMI XI (Extreme) [3] |
Casualties | 20,650+ dead |
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