1981 Dawu earthquake
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The 1981 Dawu earthquake occurred on 24 January at 5:13 a.m. CST,[2] in Sichuan, China. Registering a surface wave magnitude of 6.8, the earthquake killed about 150 people and injured roughly 300 more. It caused comprehensive damage within close range of its epicenter.
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UTC time | 1981-01-23 21:13:50 |
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ISC event | 633084 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | January 24, 1981 (1981-01-24) |
Local time | 05:13:50 CST |
Magnitude | 6.8 Ms |
Epicenter | 30.93°N 101.10°E / 30.93; 101.10 |
Type | Strike-slip |
Areas affected | Sichuan, China |
Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent)[1] |
Casualties | About 150 dead; roughly 300 injured |
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