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1976 Tangshan earthquake

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The Tangshan earthquake of 28 July 1976 is the largest earthquake to hit the modern world in terms of the loss of life. It hit the city of Tangshan in China at 3:52 in the morning, killing 242,419 people according to official figures, though some sources estimate it at three times that number.

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