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The Top 5 Deadliest Earthquakes in Known History
| Location | Date | Estimated Number of Deaths | Magnitude | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Egypt (upper or Syria) |
May 20th, 1202 | 1,100,000 | 7.5 |
| 2 | Shensi, China | Feb 2nd, 1556 | 830,000 | 8.2 |
| 3 | Tangshan, China | July 27, 1976 | 655,237 | 7.5 - 8.0 |
| 4 | Kiapas, Azerbaijan | 1139 A.D. | 300,000 | 6.8 |
| 5 | Calcutta, India | October 11th, 1737 | 299,999 | Unknown |
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Death Statistics, Natural Disasters
Sources: National Geophysical Data Center
List Notes: Deaths can be attributed directly to the earthquake or at times, to a resulting tsunami (which is often the case in high death tolls). Exact death tolls can be difficult to calculate even in modern times and these historical figures should be considered as best estimates.
Sources: National Geophysical Data Center
List Notes: Deaths can be attributed directly to the earthquake or at times, to a resulting tsunami (which is often the case in high death tolls). Exact death tolls can be difficult to calculate even in modern times and these historical figures should be considered as best estimates.
