Earthquake History 7A

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  • Ecuador-Colombia Earthquake

    Ecuador-Colombia Earthquake
    This earthquake had a magnitude of 8.8, resulted in a very destructive tsunami, and caused approx. 500-1,500 deaths on the coast of Colombia and Ecuador

  • Valdivia, Chile Earthquake

    With a magnitude of 9.5, it is the world's largest recorded earthquake. It also triggered many other natural disasters in the area, such as tsunamis, landslides, and floods.

  • Tangshan, China Earthquake

    Tangshan, China Earthquake
    The magnitude was 7.5. The Official death count was 255,000, but the Estimated death count was 655,000. It has the second largest death toll from and earthquake in history. The damage extended all the way to Beijing

  • Indian Ocean Earthquake

    Indian Ocean Earthquake
    This event occurred in the Indian Ocean near Sumatra, Indonesia. It is the 6th deadliest earthquake in the world with a magnitude of 9.1-9.3. This also triggered a tsunami. The damage reached Thailand too.

  • 2010 Haiti Earthquake

    2010 Haiti Earthquake
    Haiti Earthquake 2010This 7.0 magnitude earthquake produced a series of at least 33 aftershocks. The Haitian government reported that over 316,000 people had been identified as dead.

  • Tohoku, Japan Earthquake and Tsunami

    With a magnitude of 9.0, it was the most powerful known earthquake ever to have hit Japan. It triggered tsunami waves that reached heights up to 133 feet (45 meters). It caused extensive damage to numerous roads, railways, and other structures.