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1850 Xichang Earthquake

When
12 September 1850
Where
Xichang county
Part of
Sichuan earthquake kills over 20,000

The earthquake struck Sichuan Province on September 12, causing major damage in Xichang county with an estimated magnitude of 7.3–7.9 Mw.

The event occurred on September 12 in Sichuan Province. It caused major damage in Xichang county. The estimated moment magnitude was 7.3–7.9 Mw, with a surface wave magnitude of 7.5–7.7 Ms.

Sources

  1. 1850 Xichang earthquake Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14

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