1935 Shinchiku-Taichū earthquake
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The 1935 Shinchiku-Taichū earthquake occurred with a Richter magnitude of 7.1 (7.1 Mw) in April 1935 with its epicenter in Taichung, Taiwan (then Shinchiku Prefecture). It was the deadliest earthquake in Taiwan's recorded history, claiming 3,276 lives and causing extensive damage. Twelve seconds after the mainshock, an aftershock of ML 6.0 occurred, centered on Gabi Village (present-day Emei Township, Hsinchu County).
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UTC time | 1935-04-20 22:02:01 |
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ISC event | 904224 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | 21 April 1935 (1935-04-21) |
Local time | 06:02:01 |
Magnitude | 7.1 Mw[1] |
Depth | 15 km (9 mi) |
Epicenter |
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Areas affected | Japanese Taiwan |
Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe) |
Casualties | 3,276 killed, 12,053+ injured |
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