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Jul 28, 2026 at 12:11 AM ET
1976 Tangshan earthquake kills over 240,000
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A powerful earthquake struck northern Hebei on July 28, 1976, with over 240,000 deaths feared.
WHO: People in northern Hebei Province
WHAT: A strong earthquake and subsequent aftershocks caused heavy casualties and severe damage.
WHEN: Jul 27, 2026 at 11:30 PM ET
WHERE: Hebei, China
WHY: The earthquake struck the industrial belt of northern Hebei Province.
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