1952 Damxung earthquake

1952 Damxung earthquake
Lhasa
UTC time 1952-08-17 16:02:14
ISC event 893286
USGS-ANSS ComCat
Local date August 18, 1952 (1952-08-18)
Local time 00:02:14
Magnitude 7.5 Mw
Depth 25 km (16 mi)
Epicenter 30°38′53″N 91°36′4″E / 30.64806°N 91.60111°E / 30.64806; 91.60111Coordinates: 30°38′53″N 91°36′4″E / 30.64806°N 91.60111°E / 30.64806; 91.60111
Areas affected China
Max. intensity X (Extreme)
Casualties 54+

The 1952 Damxung earthquake struck Tibet with moment magnitude of 7.5 in the early morning hours of August 18.[1][2] The epicenter was located in the Nyenchen Tanglha Mountains in Damxung County, Lhasa Prefecture, Tibet Autonomous Region, People's Republic of China.[3] There was significant damage in Damxung (Dangquka) and nearby Nagqu County. It was felt in Lhasa, over 100 km (62 mi) to the south.[2]

The earthquake damaged Reting Monastery and 54 people died at Reting (Razheng) and Tangmu.[2] The total number of fatalities is unknown.

Damxung County suffered another significant earthquake in 2008, further southwest parallel to the Nyenchen Tanglha Mountains.

References

  1. ↑ National Physical Atlas of China. Beijing, China: China Cartographic Publishing House. 1999. ISBN 7503120401.
  2. 1 2 3 "Significant Earthquake". NOAA. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved 20 September 2017.
  3. ↑ "M 7.4 - eastern Xizang". Earthquake Hazards Program. USGS. Retrieved 20 September 2017.
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