Episode 2 of 3
Structural Collapse
- When
- 23 October 1815
- Where
- Northern China
Many houses, cave dwellings, and public structures collapsed due to the earthquake.
The earthquake caused the collapse of many houses and cave dwellings. Office buildings, prisons, storehouses, and city walls were also affected. This widespread structural failure contributed to the high death toll.
Sources
- 1815 Pinglu earthquake Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-26
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