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1935 Hsinchu-Taichung earthquake

1935 CE · Taiwan under Japanese rule, Asia · Disaster

1935 Hsinchu-Taichung earthquake
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The 1935 Shinchiku-Taichū earthquake occurred with a Richter magnitude of 7. 1 (7. 1 Mw) in April 1935 with its epicenter in Miaoli, Taiwan. It was the deadliest earthquake in Taiwan's recorded history, claiming 3,276 lives and causing extensive damage. Twelve seconds after the mainshock, an aftershock of ML 6. 0 occurred, centered on Gabi Village.

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