1933 Diexi earthquake
The 1933 Diexi earthquake occurred in Diexi, Mao County, Sichuan, Republic of China on August 25 with a moment magnitude of 7.3 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of X (Extreme). With up to 9,300 killed, this was the deadliest earthquake in 1933.
| UTC time | 1933-08-25 07:50:32 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 905779 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | August 25, 1933 |
| Local time | 15:50:32 |
| Magnitude | 7.3 Mw |
| Depth | 15 km (9 mi) |
| Epicenter | 32.01°N 103.68°E (Diexi, Mao County, Sichuan) |
| Areas affected | Republic of China |
| Total damage | Extreme |
| Max. intensity | MMI X (Extreme) |
| Casualties | 6,865–9,300 dead 1,925 injured |
This earthquake destroyed the town of Diexi and surrounding villages, and caused many landslides. The old town of Diexi was submerged in landslide dam-created Diexi Lake.
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