~The "Hua County Earthquake" refers to the 1556 Shaanxi earthquake, a devastating event that occurred in January 1556 in the Shaanxi region of China, resulting in an estimated 830,000 deaths, making it one of the deadliest earthquakes in history.~

 

Sunday, March 2, 2025

~The "Hua County Earthquake" refers to the 1556 Shaanxi earthquake, a devastating event that occurred in January 1556 in the Shaanxi region of China, resulting in an estimated 830,000 deaths, making it one of the deadliest earthquakes in history.~

 

*The "Hu-a County Earthquake" refers to the 1556 S-ha-an-x-i earthquake, a devastating event that occurred in January 1556 in the Sha-an-x-i re-g'-io-n of China, resulting in an estimated 830,000 deaths, making it one of the deadliest earthquakes in history. 

Here's a more detailed look at the event:

• Date and Location:

  The earthquake struck on January 23, 1556, in the Shaanxi and Shanxi provinces, specifically around Hua County. 
• Magnitude:

  It is estimated to have had a magnitude of around 8.0. 
• Impact:

  The earthquake caused widespread destruction, with cracks appearing in the ground, water and sand gushing out, and buildings collapsing. 
• Casualties:

  An estimated 830,000 people died, making it the deadliest earthquake in history by number of deaths. 
• Affected Area:

  The earthquake affected more than 97 counties in the provinces of Shaanxi, Shanxi, Henan, Gansu, Hebei, Shandong, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, and Anhui. 
• Aftermath:

  The earthquake destroyed a 840-kilometre-wide (520 mi) area, and in some counties, 60% of the population was killed. 
• Historical Significance: