1985 Luquan earthquake
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| UTC time | 1985-04-18 05:52:55 |
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| ISC event | 527818 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 18 April 1985 |
| Local time | 13:52:55 |
| Magnitude | Ms 6.3 |
| Depth | 5 km |
| Epicenter | 25°55′34″N 102°52′16″E / 25.926°N 102.871°E |
| Areas affected | China |
| Casualties | 22 killed, more than 300 injured |
The 1985 Luquan earthquake occurred on April 18, 1985, at 13:52 local time (05:52 UTC). The epicenter was near Luquan County, Yunnan, China. Research showed that the source of this earthquake was Zeyi Fault (则邑断层). Twenty-two people were killed and more than 300 injured in this earthquake.[1][2]