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1833 Kunming Earthquake
- When
- 1833-09-06
- Where
- Kunming
An 8.0 Mw earthquake struck Kunming, Yunnan, on September 6, 1833, destroying mosques, homes, and other buildings in the city and nearby countryside.
The earthquake, centered along the Xiaojiang Fault near Songming, destroyed mosques, homes, and buildings in Kunming and the countryside. It was the largest recorded earthquake in Yunnan's history. Sources vary on the exact day of the event, though September 6, 1833 is commonly cited.
Sources
- 1833 Kunming earthquake Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-07
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