1935 Shinchiku-Taichū earthquake
| UTC time | 1935-04-20 22:02:01 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 904224 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 21 April 1935 |
| Local time | 06:02:01 |
| Magnitude | 7.1 Mw |
| Depth | 15 km (9 mi) |
| Epicenter |
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| Areas affected | Japanese Taiwan |
| Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe) |
| Casualties | 3,276 killed, 12,053+ injured |
The 1935 Shinchiku-Taichū earthquake occurred with a Richter magnitude of 7.1 (7.1 Mw) in April 1935 with its epicenter in Miaoli, Taiwan (then part of Shinchiku Prefecture). It was the deadliest earthquake in Taiwan's recorded history, claiming 3,276 lives and causing extensive damage. Twelve seconds after the mainshock, an aftershock of ML 6.0 occurred, centered on Gabi Village (present-day Emei Township, Hsinchu County).