Global Information1654 Tianshui earthquake information
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| Local time | 21:00 to 23:00 |
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| Magnitude | Mw 7.0 |
| Depth | 20 kilometres (12 mi) |
| Epicenter | 34°18′N 105°30′E / 34.3°N 105.5°E |
| Areas affected | China |
| Max. intensity | CSIS XI |
| Casualties | 30,000 dead |
The 1654 Tianshui earthquake occurred on July 21 in Tianshui, Gansu Province, Ming dynasty sometime between 21:00 and 23:00 local time. The event had an estimated moment magnitude of 7.0[1] and was assigned a maximum intensity of XI on the China seismic intensity scale.[2] Resulting in extreme damage and affecting at least four provinces, the quake killed approximately 30,000 people.
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