World's ten most earthquake prone cities

New Delhi: Day-in and day-out, we hear news about earthquakes that claim hundreds and thousands of valuable lives. The cities which are on the high areas, near a big ocean or which have a volcano present in them are technically most prone to the earthquakes. The first earthquake in the recorded history came in china in 1177BC; this earthquake is myth in the Greek history. The earthquake which has a magnitude equal to larger than 5.0 has a shaking capability. The cities most prone to the earthquake are:1. Kathmandu, NepalIn the year 1934, a major earthquake hit Nepal and killed nearly 20,000 people. This was the last major earthquake recorded in Nepal. Kathmandu is the densely populated city in Nepal with over 1 million people and when an earthquake hits, it may claim nearly 69,000 lives.2. Istanbul, TurkeyThe earthquake that occurred in the year 1509 was the major earthquake recorded in Istanbul city. This earthquake referred as “The Lesser Judgement Day” as it killed around 10,000 people followed by aftershocks for a period of 45 days. Istanbul has a population close to 10 million and lies between Africa and Eurasia. A whooping 55,000 people may lose their lives if an earthquake hits this city of Turkey.3. Delhi, IndiaAn earthquake with a highest magnitude recorded in history in Delhi was 5.6 in the year 1960. Delhi is yet another densely populated city with a population close to 14 million. This is one of the largest cities in India and an earthquake may claim nearly 38,000 lives.4. Quito, EcuadorIn 1797, an earthquake of claimed around 40,000 lives in this city of Ecuador. This city is also prone to volcanoes. What a pity…both earthquakes and volcanoes posing threat to human lives. If an earthquake of magnitude 6.0 or above hits, it may claim nearly 15,000 lives.5. Manila, PhilippinesThe major earthquake in history in Philippines is in the year 1990 when the magnitude was 7.1 and it claimed more than thousands lives. Manila is a densely populated city in Philippines with a population is close to 1.6 million. 13,000 lives are at danger if an earthquake strikes this city.6. Islamabad, PakistanA major earthquake recorded in Pakistan was in the year 2005 as more than 79,000 people were killed and roughly around 100,000 were injured. The population in the Islamabad city is roughly 1 million people and is in Pakistan. 12,500 lives are at danger if an earthquake hits this city.7. San Salvador, El SalvadorA major earthquake in San Salvador occurred in the year 1986 claiming more than thousands dead. San Salvador is the capital of El Salvador and has a population of nearly 2.2 million people. A lot of earthquakes have been reported in this city with the recent one in the year 2001. 11,500 people are expected to lose their lives if an earthquake hits San Salvador city.8. Mexico City, MexicoIn the year 1985, a major earthquake of magnitude 8.1 struck Mexico City and claimed thousands of people. Mexico City is very similar to San Salvador in terms of population as well as consequences faced by earthquakes. Mexico City too has a population of 2.2 million and an earthquake may claim nearly 11,500 people.9. Izmir, TurkeyIzmir city has a population of 3.5 million and lies between Africa and Eurasia like Istanbul. Izmir is the third largest city in Turkey and 11,500 lives are at stake if an earthquake hits.10. Jakarta, IndonesiaThis is a city that will come to everyone's mind when you talk about earthquakes. The recent major catastrophe was Tsunami in the year 2004. The city's population is 18.4 million and an estimated 11,000 people may be killed when an earthquake strikes this city.

World's ten most earthquake prone cities

New Delhi: Day-in and day-out, we hear news about earthquakes that claim hundreds and thousands of valuable lives. The cities which are on the high areas, near a big ocean or which have a volcano

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