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The earthquake had a magnitude of 9.0 and a death toll of 20,000 people. This led to an adaption of Portuguese in the colony. This was the first earthquake to be studied scientifically for its effects. -
The magnitude of this earthquake was a 6 and there was a death toll of 36,000 people. This volcanic eruption produced the loudest sound ever recorded and caused a blue moon to appear that night. -
The magnitude of the earthquake was an 8.1 and killed 160 people. This led to the creation of the U.S. Tsunami Warning System. There was a tsunami triggered as far south as Antarctica. -
This earthquake had a magnitude of 9.5 and is the largest one ever recorded. 61 people were killed from the tsunami and it caused widespread damage across multiple countries. -
There was a magnitude of 9.2 and 130 people had died. This was the most powerful earthquake recorded in North America and caused multiple tsunamis. -
The magnitude was a 7.8 and 120 people died. It caused $600 million in damage. Waves from the tsunami arrived 2-5 minutes after the earthquake. There was no warning because the epicenter was so close to the island. -
There was a magnitude of 7.1 and 2100 were killed. This earthquake helped scientists to look further into landslide triggered tsunamis. The earthquake had several long aftershocks throughout the night. -
The earthquake had a magnitude of 9.1 and a death toll of 230,000 people. This caused a shift in the Earth's mass and changed the planet's rotation. This was the deadliest tsunami. -
There was a magnitude of 8.1 and 200 people were killed. This was the most powerful earthquake of 2009 and the waves of the tsunami reached 72 feet. -
The earthquake had a magnitude of 8.8 and 700 people were killed. This was the largest earthquake in 2010 and triggered some in Antarctica. -
The magnitude was 9.1 and 20,000 people were killed. This was the fourth most powerful earthquake ever recorded and waves in the tsunami reached 130 feet. -
This earthquake had a magnitude of 7.5 and 4300 people were killed. This resulted in $1.5 billion in damage and 1000 people went missing and have never been found.