2014 Ludian earthquake
The town of Zhoujiaping after the earthquake | |
Location of epicenter in Yunnan | |
| UTC time | 2014-08-03 08:30:13 |
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| ISC event | 605131010 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 3 August 2014 |
| Local time | 16:30:13 CST (UTC+8) |
| Magnitude | 6.5 ML 6.1 Mw |
| Depth | 10.0 km (6.2 mi) |
| Epicenter | 27°14′42″N 103°25′37″E / 27.245°N 103.427°E |
| Areas affected | Yunnan, China |
| Total damage | $9.91 billion |
| Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent) |
| Casualties | 615 dead, 3,143 injured, 112 missing |
The 2014 Ludian earthquake struck Ludian County, Yunnan, China, with a moment magnitude of 6.1 on 3 August. The earthquake killed at least 615 people, injuring at least 2,400 others. At least 114 people remained missing. Over 12,000 houses collapsed and 30,000 were damaged. According to the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake occurred 29 km (18 mi) west-southwest of Zhaotong city at 16:30 local time (08:30 UTC).