Top 5 deadliest earthquakes in the world (2000-2023)
| Date | Place | Magnitude | Number of deaths | Number of people affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 February 2023 | Turkey, Syria | 7.8 | +50 000 | 23 million homeless people |
| 12 January 2010 | Haiti | 7 | 300 000 | 1.5 million homeless people |
| 12 May 2008 | Sichuan Province, China | 7.9 | 87 000 | 4.45 million homeless people |
| 8 October 2005 | Kashmir, Pakistan | 7.6 | 75 000 | 3.5 million homeless people |
| 8 October 2005 | Sumatra, Indonesia | 9.1 | 230 000 | 1.69 million homeless people |
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