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| Local date | December 29, 1604 |
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| Magnitude | Mw 8.1 |
| Depth | 5–10 km (3.1–6.2 mi) |
| Epicenter | 23°32′N 117°14′E / 23.54°N 117.24°E |
| Areas affected | Ming dynasty |
| Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent) |
| Tsunami | Unlikely[1] |
| Casualties | "Several" |
The 1604 Quanzhou earthquake was an extremely large seismic event that occurred in the Taiwan Strait, off the coast of Fujian Province, near Quanzhou during the Ming dynasty. According to modern-day calculations, the earthquake had a moment magnitude of 8.1 Mw. It is unknown how many casualties resulted from the quake, but major damage was reported.
- ^ "Tsunami Event Information CHINA: FUJIAN PROVINCE: OFF COAST". NGDC NCEI. NCEI. Retrieved 3 December 2021.