[1] The earthquake had its epicenter along the Xiaojiang Fault near the town of Songming, approximately 50 km (31 mi) northeast of Kunming's city centre.

[2] The earthquake destroyed many buildings, homes, and temples in Kunming and the nearby countryside.

More than 6,000 people died as a result of the earthquake and another 80,000 were displaced.

[3] The Qing government at the time provided relief to the region and used the event to strengthen its administration in the province.

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