1695 Linfen earthquake
| Local date | May 18, 1695 |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | Ms 7.8 |
| Epicenter | 36°00′N 111°30′E / 36.0°N 111.5°E |
| Type | Intraplate |
| Areas affected | Shanxi, Qing Dynasty |
| Max. intensity | MMI XI (Extreme) |
| Landslides | Yes |
| Casualties | 52,600–176,365 dead |
The 1695 Linfen earthquake struck Shanxi Province in North China, Qing dynasty on May 18. Occurring at a shallow depth within the continental crust, the surface-wave magnitude 7.8 earthquake had a maximum intensity of XI on the China seismic intensity scale and Mercalli intensity scale. This devastating earthquake affected over 120 counties across eight provinces of modern-day China. An estimated 52,600 people died in the earthquake, although the death toll may have been 176,365.