An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale killed hundreds of people in Afghanistan on Wednesday morning. According to Mohammad Nasim Haqqani, the head of the Taliban administration's Disaster Management Authority, most of the destruction and deaths due to the earthquake occurred in Paktika province. So far about 100 people have died here and more than 250 have been injured. At the same time, a total of 280 people have died due to the earthquake. Let us tell you that there are many earthquakes every year around the world, but earthquakes with a magnitude of more than 6 are dangerous. By the way, according to the Richter scale, the largest earthquake ever occurred in Chile. Know about the 10 largest earthquakes in the world.
Nepal
When – 25 April 2015
The magnitude of this earthquake in Nepal was 8.1. In this, more than 9000 people were killed, while more than 23 thousand people were injured. Earthquake tremors were felt till India, China, Bangladesh, Pakistan.
Sri Lanka-India :
When – 26 December 2004
The magnitude of this earthquake, which hit the states of Sri Lanka and South India, was measured at 9.2. The earthquake caused a tsunami in the sea, which destroyed many coastal cities of Sri Lanka. In India too, there was heavy damage in the cities adjoining the coast. The epicenter of this earthquake was in the sea.
Baldivia, Chile :
When – May 22, 1960
The magnitude of this earthquake that struck Valdivia, Chile was measured at 9.5. The tsunami waves caused by this caused massive destruction in Hawaii, Japan, the Philippines, New Zealand and Australia, including Chile. Millions of people died due to this earthquake.
Japan
When – 11 March 2011
The tsunami that followed the earthquake in Japan caused millions of deaths. The magnitude of this earthquake was measured to be 9. Due to the tsunami, more than 3 lakh buildings built in the coastal areas of Japan were washed away. Millions of people died in this earthquake.
Bhuj, Gujarat
When – 26 January 2001
The magnitude of this earthquake that struck Bhuj in Gujarat was 7.7. It caused terrible destruction in Gujarat. More than 30 thousand people were killed in Kutch and Bhuj. At the same time, more than one and a half lakh people were injured. More than 4 lakh houses had collapsed across Gujarat due to the earthquake.
Quetta, Pakistan
When – 8 October 2005
The magnitude of this earthquake that hit Quetta city of Pakistan was 7.6. More than 75,000 people died due to this earthquake. At the same time, 1 lakh people were injured. About 3 lakh houses were demolished due to the earthquake.
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