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Lancang–Gengma earthquakes: At least 730 are killed after two powerful earthquakes rock the China–Myanmar border in Yunnan Province.

On November 6, in the year 1988, Lancang–Gengma earthquakes: At least 730 are killed after two powerful earthquakes rock the China–Myanmar border in Yunnan Province. This event is recorded as a Historical Events event in the history of November 6, a notable event in this corner of history.

On 6 November 1988, two earthquakes struck Lancang and Gengma counties, Yunnan, near the China–Myanmar border. The first earthquake measured moment magnitude (Mw) 7.0, occurring at 21:03 CST. Twelve minutes later, a Mw 6.9 earthquake occurred about 60 km (37 mi) to north–northwest. They were caused by movement along the Lancang–Gengma Fault Zone, a 210 km (130 mi) long right-lateral strike-slip fault. Both earthquakes generated oblique-normal surface ruptures with larger displacements reported following the second event.

Key Facts

  • This event took place on November 6, 1988 (AD era).
  • It is categorised as a Historical Events event in recorded history.
  • Referenced in 3 Wikipedia articles.
  • The event is associated with a specific geographical location (see map below).
  • Wikipedia source last updated on 18 October 2026.

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