1950 Assam–Tibet earthquake
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| Date | August 15, 1950 |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 8.6 Ms |
| Epicenter location | 28°30′N 96°30′E / 28.5°N 96.5°E |
| Countries or regions affected | China, India |
| Casualties | 30,000 |
The Asssam-Tibet earthquake,[1] also called the Assam earthquake,[1] happened on 15 August 1950. The earthquake had a magnitude of 8.6. It killed 1,526 people. It was the 6th biggest earthquake of the 20th century.[2] It is also the biggest earthquake on record that was not caused by an oceanic subduction. Instead, it was caused by two continental plates converging (crashing together).
References[change]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Historic Earthquakes, Assam - Tibet". United States Geological Survey. http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/world/events/1950_08_15.php. Retrieved January 24, 2012.
- ↑ "Largest Earthquakes in the World Since 1900". United States Geological Survey. Sep 20, 2011. Archived from the original on 7 November 2010. http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/world/10_largest_world.php. Retrieved December 17, 2010.
