Has Lanzhou wavered?

An earthquake occurred in Lanzhou on June 16, 2022.

The Lanzhou earthquake occurred at 23: 031minute on June 6, 2022 in Xigu District, Lanzhou City, Gansu Province (36. 19 degrees north latitude and 103.42 degrees east longitude), with a focal depth of 14 kilometers. The average elevation within 5km from the epicenter of the earthquake is about1675m. According to the catalogue of China Seismic Network Express, there have been 22 earthquakes of magnitude 3 or above within 200 kilometers around the epicenter in recent five years.

The largest earthquake occurred in Xiahe County, Gannan Prefecture, Gansu Province (epicenter138km) on October 28th, 20 19. Earthquakes will also have an impact on people's social psychology. The fear, anxiety and uncertainty brought by the earthquake will affect people's mental health and lead to social instability. Is very dangerous.

Earthquake hazard

1. Loss of life: Earthquakes often cause casualties. Building collapse, ground cracks and landslides may all lead to casualties. In earthquakes, people often lose their lives because of house collapse and ground cracks.

2. Property loss: The earthquake will destroy infrastructure such as buildings, roads and bridges, resulting in huge property losses. House collapse and ground cracks will lead to structural damage and property losses.

3. Infrastructure destruction: The earthquake will destroy infrastructure such as electricity, water supply and transportation, resulting in paralysis of the city. Power failure, water pollution, traffic congestion and other problems will seriously affect people's lives and production.

The above contents refer to Baidu Encyclopedia -6. 16 Lanzhou Earthquake.