1927 Gulang earthquake
| UTC time | 1927-05-22 22:32:49 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 909273 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | May 23, 1927 |
| Local time | 06:32 |
| Magnitude | 7.7 Mw |
| Epicenter | 37°23′N 102°19′E / 37.39°N 102.31°E |
| Fault | Haiyuan Fault |
| Areas affected | Gansu, Republic of China Xining |
| Max. intensity | MMI XI (Extreme) |
| Casualties | 40,912 |
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.