1918 Shantou earthquake

1918 Shantou earthquake
UTC time1918-02-13 06:07:18
ISC event913072
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local dateFebruary 13, 1918 (1918-02-13)
Local time14:07:18 CST
Magnitude7.2 Mw
Depth15 km (9.3 mi)
Epicenter23°32′N 117°14′E / 23.54°N 117.24°E / 23.54; 117.24
Areas affectedChina, Hong Kong
Max. intensityMMI X (Extreme)
TsunamiModerate
Casualties1,000 in Shantou

The 1918 Shantou earthquake occurred in Shantou, Guangdong, Republic of China. Serious damage and high casualty numbers were reported in Guangdong and the surrounding provinces. It also caused some damage in British Hong Kong.