1973 Luhuo earthquake
| UTC time | 1973-02-06 10:37:10 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 763709 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | February 6, 1973 |
| Local time | 18:37 CST |
| Magnitude | Ms 7.6 |
| Depth | 11 km (6.8 mi) |
| Epicenter | 31°23′53″N 100°34′52″E / 31.398°N 100.581°E |
| Fault | Xianshuihe fault system |
| Type | Strike-slip |
| Areas affected | China |
| Max. intensity | MMI X (Extreme) |
| Landslides | Yes |
| Aftershocks | Ms 6.3 |
| Casualties | 2,175–2,204 dead, 2,743 injured |
The 1973 Luhuo earthquake struck near the town of Zhaggo in Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan Province, China on February 6, 1973, with a magnitude of 7.6 Ms. The earthquake had a maximum intensity of X (Extreme) on the Modified Mercalli intensity scale. It resulted in between 2,175 and 2,204 deaths and a further 2,743 injuries. Serious and widespread destruction occurred in Luhuo County.