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A "large" earthquake can be a major or great earthquake, both of which can cause serious damage to people, animal life, and buildings.


A major earthquake is one of magnitude 7 - 7.9 which can cause serious damage. A great earthquake has a magnitude 8.0 or greater which can completely destroy communities near the epicenter.

The 9.1 magnitude earthquake that hit Japan on March 11, 2011, is an example of a very large or great earthquake.

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