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1830 Zhili Earthquake

When
June 12, 1830
Where
Zhili region
Part of
Hebei earthquake of June 1830

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck the Zhili region on June 12, 1830, causing 7,477 deaths.

The earthquake occurred on June 12, 1830, in the region of Zhili, corresponding to modern Hebei. Estimated at 7.5 Ms or 7.4 Mw, it resulted in 7,477 deaths. Casualties included many in Cheng'an and 488 in Handan and nearby villages.

Sources

  1. 1830 Cixian earthquake Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-26

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