1976 Tangshan earthquake - Wikipedia
WEBThe 1976 Tangshan earthquake (Chinese: 唐山大地震; pinyin: Tángshān dà dìzhèn; lit. 'Great Tangshan earthquake ') was a M w 7.6 earthquake that hit the region around Tangshan, Hebei, China, at 3:42 a.m. on 28 July 1976. The maximum intensity of the earthquake was XI (Extreme) on the Mercalli scale.
Tangshan earthquake of 1976 | Magnitude, Deaths, Damage,
WEBMay 4, 2024 · Tangshan earthquake of 1976, earthquake on July 28, 1976, with a magnitude of 7.5, which nearly razed the Chinese coal-mining and industrial city of Tangshan, located about 68 miles (110 km) east of Beijing.
The Deadly Tangshan Earthquake of 1976 - ThoughtCo
WEBSep 25, 2019 · The very large earthquake, striking an area where it was totally unexpected, obliterated the city of Tangshan and killed more than 240,000 people—making it the deadliest earthquake of the 20th century.
The Great Tangshan Earthquake of 1976 - ThoughtCo
WEBJan 30, 2019 · At 3:42 am on July 28, 1976, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Tangshan, an industrial city of 1 million people in northern China. The quake leveled about 85% of the buildings in Tangshan, which had been built on the …
The Great Tangshan Earthquake: One of the worst earthquakes in ... - ICC
WEBJul 28, 2021 · The catastrophic earthquake, measuring between 7.8 and 8.2 magnitude on the Richter scale (the maximum intensity of the earthquake was XI [Extreme] on the Mercali scale), obliterated the city of Tangshan and killed an estimated 240,000 people in the city and surrounding areas.
The 1976 Tangshan earthquake | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov
WEBThe Tangshan earthquake of 1976 was one of the largest earthquakes in recent years. It occurred on July 28 at 3:42 a.m, Beijing (Peking) local time, and had magnitude 7.8, focal depth of 15 kilometers, and an epicentral intensity of XI on the New Chinese Seismic Intensity Scale; it caused serious damage and loss of life in this densely ...
One of the worst earthquakes in modern history destroys Chinese …
WEBMar 4, 2010 · An estimated 242,000 people in Tangshan and surrounding areas were killed, making the earthquake one of the deadliest in recorded history, surpassed only by the 300,000 who died in the...
From rubble to boomtown - Tangshan 45 years after deadly …
WEBJul 29, 2021 · Wednesday marked the 45 anniversary of the Tangshan earthquake, a 7.8-magnitude quake that struck the city in North China's Hebei province on July 28, 1976. It killed more than 240,000 people and nearly destroyed the entire city.
Tangshan earthquake, 1976 | DisasterHistory.org
WEBOn 28 July 1976 Tangshan prefecture in North China was hit by an M 7.8 earthquake, which also severely affected nearby Tianjin City. The earthquake began on 28 July at 03:42:53 AM while most of the people in the region were asleep.
The 1976 Tangshan earthquake - USGS Publications Warehouse
WEBIt occurred on July 28 at 3:42 a.m, Beijing (Peking) local time, and had magnitude 7.8, focal depth of 15 kilometers, and an epicentral intensity of XI on the New Chinese Seismic Intensity Scale; it caused serious damage and loss of …
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