1626 Lingqiu earthquake

1626 Lingqiu earthquake
Local dateJune 28, 1626 (1626-06-28)
MagnitudeMs 7.0
Epicenter39°24′N 114°12′E / 39.4°N 114.2°E / 39.4; 114.2
Areas affectedQing dynasty
Max. intensityCSIS IX
Casualties>5,200 dead

The 1626 Lingqiu earthquake had an epicentre in Lingqiu County, Shanxi Province during the Ming dynasty. The estimated surface wave magnitude (Ms) 7.0 earthquake caused many buildings to collapse. Over 5,200 people were killed.