1290 Chihli Earthquake
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Total damage | Severe |
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Magnitude | 6. 8 Ms |
Casualties | 7,270–100,000 |
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ID | 2197856 |
About 1290 Chihli Earthquake
The 1290 Chihli earthquake occurred on 27 September with an epicenter near Ningcheng, Zhongshu Sheng, Yuan Empire. This region is today administered as part of Inner Mongolia, China. The earthquake had an estimated surface wave magnitude of 6. 8 and a maximum felt intensity of IX on the Mercalli intensity scale.