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1879 Gansu earthquake

When
1 July 1879
Where
Wudu District, southern Gansu
Part of
Earthquake strikes southern Gansu

The 1879 Gansu earthquake occurred on 1 July at about 04:00 local time, with the epicenter in Wudu District in southern Gansu.

The earthquake occurred at about 04:00 local time on 1 July. The epicenter was in Wudu District in southern Gansu, close to the border with Sichuan. The legacy 1 January date is a placeholder, as the event is usually dated mid-1879.

Sources

  1. 1879 Gansu earthquake Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-26

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