Wenchuan earthquake (2008)

The Wenchuan earthquake occurred on May 12, 2008, in Sichuan Province, China. It measured 7.9 magnitude, releasing a massive amount of energy that caused widespread destruction. The quake's epicenter was near Wenchuan County, triggering intense shaking, landslides, and infrastructure damage across a large area. Thousands of buildings collapsed, and tens of thousands of people lost their lives or were injured. The earthquake also caused secondary hazards like mudslides and disrupted water and power supplies. It was one of China's deadliest natural disasters, highlighting the importance of earthquake preparedness and resilient infrastructure.