1935-04-21

Shinchiku-Taichu earthquake

Hsinchu and Taichung, TaiwanTaiwan · The earthquake tested colonial Taiwan’s relief, administration, and infrastructure systems.

Other events in this phase

Second Sino Japanese War81
  1. Long March: Zunyi Meeting
  2. Long March: Four crossings of the Chishui
  3. Long March: Loushan Pass
  4. Shinchiku-Taichu earthquakeCurrent record
  5. Long March: Jinsha River crossing
  6. Long March: Luding Bridge
  7. Long March: Jiajin Mountain crossing
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Context

The earthquake records the vulnerability of society and infrastructure under Taiwan Governor-General rule.

Sources and media

Institute of Taiwan History archives and Taiwan Governor-General records are linked.

Media

1935 Shinchiku-Taichu earthquake damageVisual record1935 Shinchiku-Taichu earthquake damageDamage from the 1935 Shinchiku-Taichu earthquake in colonial Taiwan.

Source Trail

ArchiveInstitute of Taiwan History Archives · Academia SinicaOpen sourcePrimary SourceArchives of the Taiwan SotokufuOpen sourceMedia RecordWikimedia Commons · 1935 Taiwan earthquake.jpgOpen source