Striking densely populated settlements and especially traditional dwellings carved into soft ground led to an extraordinarily high loss of life. The earthquake caused great destruction and social upheaval over a wide area.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Shaanxi Earthquake?
- The Shaanxi Earthquake was a great natural disaster that occurred in the interior regions of China and is recorded as one of the deadliest earthquakes in history.
- When did Shaanxi Earthquake happen?
- 1556 CE
- Where did Shaanxi Earthquake take place?
- Çin