Early Modern era · 1668
1668 Shandong earthquake
A major earthquake occurred during the rule of the Qing dynasty in Shandong Province on July 25, 1668. It had an estimated magnitude of Ms 8.5, making it the largest historical earthquake in East China, and one of the largest to occur on land. An estimated 43,000 to 50,000 people were killed, and its effects were widely felt.
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- When
- 25 Jul 1668
- Where
- Qing dynasty
- Era
- Early Modern
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