Earthquake struck twice in the same place

In 1933, a quake measuring 7.5 on the Richter Scale hit the town of Dixi. It was the location of an old town dating back a thousand years. The tremors had been so intense that the mountains on both sides collapsed into the Min River that flows through the region, creating a haizi, or a small lake, measuring 10 km long and 1km across.

The old town was immediately submerged,as were 21 hamlets in the area, killing 6,800 people. Today this lake is a sight of mesmerising beauty, a popular scenic spot for tourists.


Photos of the 1933 quake