1985 Luquan earthquake

The 1985 Luquan earthquake occurred on April 18, 1985, at 13:52 local time (05:52 UTC). The epicenter was near Luquan County, Yunnan, China. Research showed that the source of this earthquake was Zeyi Fault (则邑断层). Twenty-two people were killed and more than 300 injured in this earthquake.[1][2]

1985 Luquan earthquake
1985 Luquan earthquake is located in China
1985 Luquan earthquake
UTC time1985-04-18 05:52:55
ISC event527818
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local date18 April 1985 (1985-04-18)
Local time13:52:55
MagnitudeMs 6.3
Depth5 km
Epicenter25°55′34″N 102°52′16″E / 25.926°N 102.871°E / 25.926; 102.871
Areas affectedChina
Casualties22 killed, more than 300 injured

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References

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  1. ^ "国家地震科学数据共享中心". China Earthquake Networks Center. Archived from the original on 2011-10-04. Retrieved 2010-08-12.
  2. ^ "Significant Earthquakes of the World". United States Geological Survey. 2010-01-05. Archived from the original on 2012-10-14. Retrieved 2010-08-12.
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