1906 Manasi earthquake
The 1906 Manasi earthquake (玛纳斯地震), also known as the Manas earthquake occurred in the morning of December 23, 1906, at 02:21 UTC+8:00 local time or December 22, 18:21 UTC. It measured 8.0–8.3 on the moment magnitude scale and 8.3 on the surface-wave magnitude scale. The epicenter of this earthquake is located in Manas County, Xinjiang, China. An estimated 280–300 people died and another 1,000 more were injured by the earthquake.
| UTC time | 1906-12-22 18:21:11 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 16957935 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | December 23, 1906 |
| Magnitude | Mw 8.0–8.3 |
| Depth | 20 km |
| Epicenter | 44.284°N 85.572°E |
| Type | Blind thrust |
| Max. intensity | MMI X (Extreme) |
| Casualties | 280+ dead |
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