Tangshan earthquake of 1976: Quick Facts

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Date	July 28, 1976
Location	China • Tangshan

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Map showing the epicenter and affected area of the 1976 Tangshan earthquake in northeastern China. Concentric color-coded zones indicate the intensity of perceived shaking, with the strongest (extreme and violent) centered on Tangshan and surrounding cities, and decreasing outward through areas of severe, very strong, and strong shaking. Major aftershock locations are also marked. The map includes nearby cities such as Tianjin, Beijing, and Qinhuangdao, with Bohai Bay to the southeast.

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