1932 Changma earthquake
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The 1932 Changma earthquake occurred at 10:04:27 local time (02:04:07 UTC) on 25 December. With an estimated magnitude of 7.6 on the surface wave magnitude scale, and a maximum felt intensity of X (Extreme) on the Mercalli intensity scale, the quake destroyed 1,167 houses and caused 275 to 70,000 deaths and 320 injuries.[1][2][3]
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UTC time | 1932-12-25 02:04:30 |
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ISC event | 906530 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | December 25, 1932 (1932-12-25) |
Local time | 10:04:30 |
Magnitude | 7.6 Ms |
Epicenter | 39.7°N 96.7°E / 39.7; 96.7[1] |
Areas affected | Republic of China |
Max. intensity | MMI X (Extreme)[1] |
Casualties | 275–70,000 dead |
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