Shaanxi earthquake

The 1556 Shaanxi earthquake, also known as the Jiajing Earthquake, remains the deadliest earthquake in recorded history. This catastrophic event struck the Shaanxi Province in central China on January 23, 1556, during the Ming Dynasty. Estimated to have claimed the lives of 830,000 people, the disaster left lasting scars on the region’s landscape, culture, and … Read more