1925 Dali earthquake
| UTC time | 1925-03-16 14:42:17 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 910412 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 16 March 1925 |
| Local time | 22:42 |
| Magnitude | 7.0 Ms(NGDC) 6.9 Ms (ISC-GEM) |
| Depth | 26 km (16 mi) |
| Epicenter | 25°42′N 100°24′E / 25.7°N 100.4°E |
| Areas affected | Yunnan, Republic of China |
| Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent) |
| Casualties | 5,000 |
The 1925 Dali earthquake occurred at 14:42 UTC on 16 March. It had an estimated magnitude of 7.0 on the surface-wave magnitude scale and a maximum perceived intensity of at least IX (Violent) on the Mercalli intensity scale. It had an epicenter in the province of Yunnan in southern China and killed an estimated 5,000 people.