A magnitude 7.6 earthquake in Gansu, China kills 275 people.

The 1932 Changma earthquake occurred at 10:04:27 local time on 25 December. With an estimated magnitude of 7.6 on the surface-wave magnitude scale, and a maximum felt intensity of X (Extreme) on the Mercalli intensity scale, the quake destroyed 1,167 houses and caused 275 to 70,000 deaths and 320 injuries.

December 25 is the 359th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; six days remain until the end of the year.