A natural disaster that killed about 1 million people in a single day is truly a disaster.
The worst in history
The earthquake that struck the Shaanxi region of China's Shanxi province on January 23, 1556, is said to be the deadliest disaster in history. It is estimated that 830,000 people were killed by this earthquake, which measured 8 on the Richter scale.
The earthquake, which measured 8 on the Richter scale, is considered the deadliest in recorded history. The earthquake caused widespread destruction, with buildings, homes, and entire cities collapsing.
In addition to the immediate loss of life caused by the earthquake, the long-term effects included famine, disease, and social crisis. Given the scale of the disaster, it is still said to be a reminder of the power of nature and the fragility of human life.
Considering the current population, the Shaanxi earthquake would have caused unimaginable devastation. It is said that January 23rd killed more people than any other day in recorded history.
Ming Dynasty
The most destructive earthquake in Chinese history is the Jiajing earthquake. It occurred during the reign of Emperor Jiajing of the Ming Dynasty.
This earthquake struck the present-day provinces of Shaanxi, Shanxi, Henan, and Gansu.
It is estimated that the Jiajing earthquake may have killed more than 1 million people, more than the Shaanxi earthquake. It is also said that the Ming Dynasty was weakened by this disaster.
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