Major Earthquakes around the World, 2015

Updated February 21, 2017 | Factmonster Staff

The following table lists the date, location, and magnitude of major earthquakes around the world during 2015.

Date Region Magnitude Number
killed
March 29 off Papua New Guinea 7.5 0
April 25 central Nepal 7.8 8,000+
Sept. 16 Chile 8.3 5
Oct. 26 South Asia 7.5 364
Source: various


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