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1976 Tangshan earthquake

1976 Tangshan earthquake
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A Mw 7.6 earthquake hit the region around Tangshan, Hebei, China, at 03:42:55 on 28 July 1976. The maximum intensity of the earthquake was XI (Extreme) on the Mercalli scale.

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  1. 1970 Ancash earthquakeMay 31, 1970
  2. 1976 Tangshan earthquake (this page)July 28, 1976
  3. 1977 Vrancea earthquakeMarch 4, 1977
  4. 1980 Irpinia earthquakeNovember 23, 1980
  5. 1985 Mexico City earthquakeSeptember 19, 1985
  6. Armero tragedyNovember 13, 1985

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