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Ten deadliest earthquake in world

The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, with a magnitude of 9.1, was one of the deadliest, killing over 230,000 people across 14 countries and causing massive destruction in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Thailand, and the Maldives.

Edited By: Saptadeepa Bhattacharjee
Published : Jan 07, 2025, 01:24 PM IST
Updated : Jan 07, 2025, 01:24 PM IST
On October 7, 2023, at around 11:11 local time, a powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Herat City in western Afghanistan. The earthquake resulted in widespread devastation, claiming the lives of at least 2,000 people, with many more injured.
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On October 7, 2023, at around 11:11 local time, a powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Herat City in western Afghanistan. The earthquake resulted in widespread devastation, claiming the lives of at least 2,000 people, with many more injured.
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The 2015 Nepal earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.8, caused over 9,000 deaths and widespread devastation. It left millions homeless and damaged cultural landmarks, especially in Kathmandu Valley.
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The May 2008 Sichuan earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.9, caused nearly 90,000 deaths and left millions injured or displaced. It devastated large areas of Sichuan province, particularly the city of Chengdu and surrounding rural regions.
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The 2001 Gujarat earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.7, claimed over 20,000 lives and left hundreds of thousands injured. It caused widespread destruction, particularly in the city of Bhuj and surrounding areas.
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The October 8, 2005, earthquake in Pakistan, with a magnitude of 7.6, resulted in over 73,000 deaths and widespread devastation. It primarily affected the Kashmir region, leaving millions homeless and causing extensive damage to infrastructure.
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The 2023 Turkey-Syria earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.8, resulted in over 50,000 deaths across both countries. It caused extensive damage to buildings and infrastructure, leaving millions displaced.
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The March 11, 2011, earthquake off Japan's northeast coast, with a magnitude of 9.0, triggered a devastating tsunami. The disaster killed over 18,400 people and caused extensive damage, including the Fukushima nuclear disaster.
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The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, with a magnitude of 9.1, killed over 230,000 people across 14 countries. The hardest-hit areas included Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Thailand, and the Maldives, causing massive destruction and displacement.
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The December 26, 2003, earthquake in southeastern Iran, with a magnitude of 6.6, killed over 20,000 people and injured tens of thousands. The city of Bam was particularly devastated, with its ancient citadel largely destroyed.
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On May 26, 2006, a 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck the southern coast of Java, near Yogyakarta, killing around 6,000 people. The quake left over 420,000 people homeless and destroyed about 157,000 houses.