1981 Dawu earthquake
The 1981 Dawu earthquake occurred on 24 January at 5:13 a.m. CST, in Sichuan, China. Registering a surface wave magnitude of 6.8, the earthquake killed about 150 people and injured roughly 300 more. It caused comprehensive damage within close range of its epicenter.
| UTC time | 1981-01-23 21:13:50 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 633084 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | January 24, 1981 |
| Local time | 05:13:50 CST |
| Magnitude | 6.8 Ms |
| Epicenter | 30.93°N 101.10°E |
| Type | Strike-slip |
| Areas affected | Sichuan, China |
| Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent) |
| Casualties | About 150 dead; roughly 300 injured |
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