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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.

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Edited By: Saptadeepa Bhattacharjee @Saptadeepa25
Published on: January 07, 2025 13:24 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.
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 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.
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 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 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.
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 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.
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 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 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.
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 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.
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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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.
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.
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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.
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