1927 Gulang earthquake

1927 Gulang earthquake
UTC time1927-05-22 22:32:49
ISC event909273
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local dateMay 23, 1927 (1927-05-23)
Local time06:32
Magnitude7.7 Mw
Epicenter37°23′N 102°19′E / 37.39°N 102.31°E / 37.39; 102.31
FaultHaiyuan Fault
Areas affectedGansu, Republic of China
Xining
Max. intensityMMI XI (Extreme)
Casualties40,912

The 1927 Gulang earthquake occurred at 06:32 a.m. on 23 May (22:32 UTC on 22 May). This 7.7 magnitude event had an epicenter near Gulang, Gansu in the Republic of China. There were 40,912 deaths. It was felt up to 700 km (435 mi) away.