2008 Sichuan earthquake
UTC time2008-05-12 06:28:01
ISC event13228121
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local dateMay 12, 2008 (2008-05-12)
Local time14:28:01 CST
Duration>2 minutes
Magnitude8.0 Ms , 7.9 Mw
Depth19 km (12 mi)
Epicenter31°01′16″N 103°22′01″E / 31.021°N 103.367°E / 31.021; 103.367 (Sichuan earthquake)Coordinates: 31°01′16″N 103°22′01″E / 31.021°N 103.367°E / 31.021; 103.367 (Sichuan earthquake)
FaultLongmenshan Fault
TypeThrust fault
Areas affectedSichuan
Total damage$150 billion (2008 USD)
Max. intensityXI (Extreme)
Aftershocks149 to 284 major, over 42,719 total
Casualties
  • 87,587 killed (18th deadliest earthquake of all time)
  • 374,643 injured
  • 18,392 missing