1935 Shinchiku-Taichū earthquake

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).

1935 Shinchiku-Taichū earthquake
UTC time1935-04-20 22:02:01
ISC event904224
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local date21 April 1935 (1935-04-21)
Local time06:02:01
Magnitude7.1 Mw
Depth15 km (9 mi)
Epicenter
  • 24.294°N 120.675°E / 24.294; 120.675
  • Sansa Village, Byōritsu District, Shinchiku Prefecture, Taiwan
  • Modern day Houli District, Taichung, Taiwan
Areas affectedJapanese Taiwan
Max. intensityMMI VIII (Severe)
Casualties3,276 killed, 12,053+ injured
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