1556 Shaanxi Earthquake
| Use attributes for filter ! | |
| Magnitude | 8. 0 Mw |
|---|---|
| Areas affected | Ming Dynasty |
| Did you know | The 1556 Shaanxi earthquake is the third-deadliest natural disaster in history by estimated death toll (830,000). |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 1398720 |
About 1556 Shaanxi Earthquake
The 1556 Shaanxi earthquake or Huaxian earthquake or Jiajing earthquake is the deadliest earthquake in recorded history: according to imperial records approximately 830,000 people lost their lives. It occurred on the morning of 23 January 1556 in Shaanxi, during the Ming Dynasty.
1556 Shaanxi earthquake Photos
