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).
The town of Zhoujiaping after the earthquake | |
Kunming 2014 Ludian earthquake (Yunnan) Location of epicenter in Yunnan | |
| UTC time | 2014-08-03 08:30:13 |
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| ISC event | 605131010 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 3 August 2014 |
| Local time | 16:30:13 CST (UTC+8) |
| Magnitude | 6.5 ML 6.1 Mw |
| Depth | 10.0 km (6.2 mi) |
| Epicenter | 27.245°N 103.427°E |
| Areas affected | Yunnan, China
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| Total damage | $9.91 billion |
| Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent) |
| Casualties | 617 dead, 3,143 injured, 112 missing |
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