The largest death toll occurred in Shensi, China on Thursday, January 23, 1556, during which more than 800,000 people died. It was a magnitude 8.0 earthquake.
The most powerful earthquake reported in history was the 1960 earthquake in Chili which measured 9.5 on the Richter scale.
Aftershocks cause the most earthquake-related deaths and injuries.
There have been a number of earthquakes that have affected San Francisco. Perhaps the most famous are the 1906 earthquake which is estimated to have resulted in 3,000 fatalities and the more recent 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake which resulted in 63 deaths.
The Valdivia earthquake, which occurred in Chile in 1960, was the most powerful earthquake ever recorded. It caused widespread damage in the region, including the destruction of buildings, roads, and infrastructure, as well as triggering tsunamis that caused further devastation along the coast. The earthquake also resulted in numerous fatalities and injuries.
The most recent count is over 2500 people, but there are still thousands missing.
Aftershocks cause the most earthquake-related deaths and injuries.
The Chile earthquake in 1939, also known as the 1939 Chillan earthquake, resulted in the deaths of around 28,000 people. It was one of the most destructive earthquakes in Chile's history, causing widespread devastation and loss of life.
The 2010 Chile earthquake was one of the most powerful recorded in history with a magnitude of 8.8. It caused widespread damage across central Chile, including over 500 deaths, thousands injured, and extensive destruction of infrastructure, buildings, and homes. The economic cost of the earthquake was estimated to be around $30 billion.
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The Kanto (Kwanto) Japan earthquake (magnitude 7.9) on September 1, 1923, was enormously destructive and was responsible for at least 142,800 deaths. The most severe damage occurred in Yokohama.
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