1935 Shinchiku-Taichū earthquake

The 1935 Shinchiku-Taichū earthquake occurred with a Richter magnitude of 7.1 in April 1935 with its epicenter in Shinchiku Prefecture, Japanese Taiwan. 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).

1935 Shinchiku-Taichū earthquake

The 1935 Shinchiku-Taichū earthquake occurred with a Richter magnitude of 7.1 in April 1935 with its epicenter in Shinchiku Prefecture, Japanese Taiwan. 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).