This Day in History: Haicheng Earthquake Prediction World First

On February 4, 1975, Chinese authorities claim to be the first to successfully predict an earthquake.

by Ned Kelly, 02 February 2023

This Day in History: Massive Haiyuan Earthquake Devastates Gansu

Statistics released in 2010 show at least 273,400 were killed by the earthquake in Gansu, with Haiyuan losing 73,604 people, nearly half of the county’s entire population.

by Jonathan Zhong, 16 December 2021

This Day in History: Deadly Sichuan Earthquake of 2008

Today marks the 13th anniversary of the deadly Sichuan Earthquake, a catastrophic event that rocked China and claimed over 80,000 lives.

by Tabatha Baylis, 12 May 2022

Support Turkey & Syria Disaster Relief from China via WeChat, AliPay & More

Rescue efforts in the region are ongoing.

by That's Beijing, 10 February 2023

All Shook Up: When Will the 'Big One' Strike Beijing?

On February 12, a 4.3-magnitude earthquake shook the capital, causing many to wonder when or if the 'Big One' could strike major cities like Beijing and Tianjin.

by Justine Lopez, 24 February 2018

I Was a Post-Disaster Tourist in Sichuan's Earthquake Villages

That's Beijing's Editor-in-Chief Oscar Holland tours Sichuan's earthquake villages.

by Oscar Holland, 19 August 2016

Did You Feel It? Earthquake Strikes Guangzhou

According to China’s Earthquake Administration, the quake’s epicenter occurred at a depth of 13 kilometers.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 06 August 2019

Ex-Chinese Talk Show Star Dies in Turkey, Syria Earthquake

A Turkish national who regularly appeared on Chinese TV has been confirmed to have died in the earthquake.

by Lars James Hamer, 10 February 2023

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