2014 Ludian earthquake

The 2014 Ludian earthquake struck Ludian County, Yunnan, China, with a moment magnitude of 6.1 on 3 August. The earthquake killed at least 617 people, injuring at least 2,400 others. As of 5 August 2014, 112 people remain missing. Over 12,000 houses collapsed and 30,000 were damaged. According to the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake occurred 29 km (18 mi) WSW of Zhaotong city at 16:30 local time (08:30 UTC).

2014 Ludian earthquake.
The town of Zhoujiaping after the earthquake
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2014 Ludian earthquake (Yunnan)
Location of epicenter in Yunnan
UTC time2014-08-03 08:30:13
ISC event605131010
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local date3 August 2014
Local time16:30:13 CST (UTC+8)
Magnitude6.5 ML
6.1 Mw
Depth10.0 km (6.2 mi)
Epicenter27.245°N 103.427°E / 27.245; 103.427
Areas affectedYunnan, China
Total damage$9.91 billion
Max. intensityMMI IX (Violent)
Casualties617 dead, 3,143 injured, 112 missing
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