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Earthquake Information

Information about the deadliest, largest, and most severe earthquakes on record past and present, including the frequency, magnitude, number of earthquakes, and number of deaths worldwide each year.

Deadliest Earthquakes on Record

The Ten Largest Earthquakes Since 1900

The Largest Earthquakes in the United States

The Severity of an Earthquake

Frequency of Earthquakes Worldwide

Number of Earthquakes Worldwide, 1990–2010, and Mortality Figures

Major Earthquakes around the World, 2010

Estimated Deaths from Earthquakes, 2010

Major Earthquakes around the World, 2009

Estimated Deaths from Earthquakes, 2009

Major Earthquakes around the World, 2008

Estimated Deaths from Earthquakes, 2008

Major Earthquakes around the World, 2007

Estimated Deaths from Earthquakes, 2007

Major Earthquakes around the World, 2006

Estimated Deaths from Earthquakes, 2006

Major Earthquakes around the World, 2005

Estimated Deaths from Earthquakes, 2005

Major Earthquakes around the World, 2004

Estimated Deaths from Earthquakes, 2004

Deaths from Magnitude 8.0 and Greater Earthquakes Since 1990

Major Earthquakes around the World, 2003

Estimated Deaths from Earthquakes, 2003

Major Earthquakes around the World, 2002

Estimated Deaths from Earthquakes, 2002

Major Earthquakes around the World, 2001

Estimated Deaths from Earthquakes, 2001

Major Earthquakes around the World, 2000

Tsunami FAQs From the International Tsunami Information Center

See also: Chronology of Earthquake and Volcano Disasters.

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