2022 Luding earthquake

A Mw 6.7 (Ms 6.8) earthquake struck Luding County in Sichuan province, China on 5 September 2022 at 12:52:19 local time. The epicenter was located 226 km (140 mi) from Chengdu, or 43 km (27 mi) southeast of Kangding. Ninety-three people died, 424 were injured and 24 remained missing. More than 13,000 homes and other infrastructure were damaged or destroyed. It was the largest earthquake to strike the province since 2017.

2022 Luding earthquake
Damage along a street
UTC time2022-09-05 04:52:19
ISC event624749357
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local date5 September 2022 (2022-09-05)
Local time12:52
MagnitudeMw 6.7, Ms 6.8
Depth18.4 km (11.4 mi)
Epicenter29.49°N 102.22°E / 29.49; 102.22
TypeStrike-slip
Max. intensityCSIS IX

MMI IX (Violent)
Peak acceleration0.68 g
Aftershocks6,486 recorded (as of 22 October)
Casualties93 dead, 424 injured, 24 missing
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