The 1976 Tangshan earthquake
Earthquake Information Bulletin (USGS)
By: Wang Fang
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Abstract
The 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 populated industrial city. Now, with the help of people from all over China, the city of Tangshan is being rebuild.
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| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | The 1976 Tangshan earthquake |
| Series title | Earthquake Information Bulletin (USGS) |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Year Published | 1979 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Description | 4 p. |
| First page | 106 |
| Last page | 109 |
| Country | China |
| Online Only (Y/N) | N |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |
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