What earthquake killed the most people?
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Ethan Martinez
Works at the International Labour Organization, Lives in Geneva, Switzerland.
As a geologist with a focus on the study of natural disasters, I can provide you with information on the deadliest earthquake in history based on the data available.
The most deadly earthquake in recorded history is the 1556 Shaanxi earthquake that occurred in China. According to historical records, this earthquake resulted in an estimated 830,000 deaths. It is worth noting that the number of casualties can vary depending on the source and the accuracy of historical data.
Studied at the University of Edinburgh, Lives in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Deadliest Earthquakes in HistoryDate Location Deaths January 23, 1556China, Shansi830,000July 27, 1976China, Tangshan255,000 (official) 655,000 (estimated)Dec. 26, 2004Sumatra, Indonesia227,898August 9, 1138Syria, Aleppo230,00021 more rows
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Deadliest Earthquakes in HistoryDate Location Deaths January 23, 1556China, Shansi830,000July 27, 1976China, Tangshan255,000 (official) 655,000 (estimated)Dec. 26, 2004Sumatra, Indonesia227,898August 9, 1138Syria, Aleppo230,00021 more rows