On September 1,The 1923, Tokyo earthquake killed over 140,000 people. source
On September 1,The 1923, Tokyo earthquake killed over 140,000 people.
In Japan, About 1,500 earthquakes strike the island nation every year. source
In Japan, About 1,500 earthquakes strike the island nation every year.
On January 8,2009 – A 6.1-magnitude earthquake in northern Costa Rica kills 15 people and injures 32. source
On January 8,2009 – A 6.1-magnitude earthquake in northern Costa Rica kills 15 people and injures 32.
On January 9,1857 ;The 7.9 Mw Fort Tejon earthquake shakes Central and Southern California with a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent). source
On January 9,1857 ;The 7.9 Mw Fort Tejon earthquake shakes Central and Southern California with a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent).
On January 11.1693 ; A powerful earthquake destroys parts of Sicily and Malta. source
On January 11.1693 ; A powerful earthquake destroys parts of Sicily and Malta.
On January 12. 2010 ; An earthquake in Haiti occurs, killing over 100,000 people and destroying much of the capital Port-au-Prince. source
On January 12. 2010 ; An earthquake in Haiti occurs, killing over 100,000 people and destroying much of the capital Port-au-Prince.
On January 13.2001 ; An earthquake hits El Salvador, killing more than 800. source
On January 13.2001 ; An earthquake hits El Salvador, killing more than 800.
On January 14.1907 ; An earthquake in Kingston, Jamaica kills more than 1,000. source
On January 14.1907 ; An earthquake in Kingston, Jamaica kills more than 1,000.
On January 17.1994 ; The 6.5–6.7 Mw Northridge earthquake shakes the Greater Los Angeles Area with a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent), leaving 57 people dead and more than 8,700 injured. source
On January 17.1994 ; The 6.5–6.7 Mw Northridge earthquake shakes the Greater Los Angeles Area with a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent), leaving 57 people dead and more than 8,700 injured.
On January 21. 2003 ; A 7.6 magnitude earthquake strikes the Mexican state of Colima, killing 29 and leaving approximately 10,000 people homeless. source
On January 21. 2003 ; A 7.6 magnitude earthquake strikes the Mexican state of Colima, killing 29 and leaving approximately 10,000 people homeless.
On January 23 .1556 ; The deadliest earthquake in history, the Shaanxi earthquake, hits Shaanxi province, China. The death toll may have been as high as 830,000. source
On January 23 .1556 ; The deadliest earthquake in history, the Shaanxi earthquake, hits Shaanxi province, China. The death toll may have been as high as 830,000.
On January 24.1939 ; The deadliest earthquake in Chilean history strikes Chillán, killing approximately 28,000 people. source
On January 24.1939 ; The deadliest earthquake in Chilean history strikes Chillán, killing approximately 28,000 people.
On January 25.1348 ; A strong earthquake strikes the South Alpine region of Friuli in modern Italy, causing considerable damage to buildings as far away as Rome. source
On January 25.1348 ; A strong earthquake strikes the South Alpine region of Friuli in modern Italy, causing considerable damage to buildings as far away as Rome.
On February 4.1169 ; A strong earthquake struck the Ionian coast of Sicily, causing tens of thousands of injuries and deaths, especially in Catania. source
On February 4.1169 ; A strong earthquake struck the Ionian coast of Sicily, causing tens of thousands of injuries and deaths, especially in Catania.
On February 4.1976 ; In Guatemala and Honduras an earthquake kills more than 22,000. source
On February 4.1976 ; In Guatemala and Honduras an earthquake kills more than 22,000.
On February 9.1971 ; The 6.5–6.7 Mw Sylmar earthquake hits the Greater Los Angeles Area with a maximum Mercalli intensity of XI (Extreme), killing 64 and injuring 2,000. source
On February 9.1971 ; The 6.5–6.7 Mw Sylmar earthquake hits the Greater Los Angeles Area with a maximum Mercalli intensity of XI (Extreme), killing 64 and injuring 2,000.
On February 13.2001 ; An earthquake measuring 6.6 on the Richter magnitude scale hits El Salvador, killing at least 400. source
On February 13.2001 ; An earthquake measuring 6.6 on the Richter magnitude scale hits El Salvador, killing at least 400.
On February 20.1835 ; Concepción, Chile is destroyed by an earthquake. source
On February 20.1835 ; Concepción, Chile is destroyed by an earthquake.
On February 23.1887 ; The French Riviera is hit by a large earthquake, killing around 2,000. source
On February 23.1887 ; The French Riviera is hit by a large earthquake, killing around 2,000.
On February 24. 2004 ; The 6.3 Mw Al Hoceima earthquake strikes northern Morocco with a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent). At least 628 people are killed, 926 are injured, and up to 15,000 are displaced. source
On February 24. 2004 ; The 6.3 Mw Al Hoceima earthquake strikes northern Morocco with a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent). At least 628 people are killed, 926 are injured, and up to 15,000 are displaced.
On February 27.2010 ; An earthquake measuring 8.8 on the moment magnitude scale strikes central parts of Chile leaving over 500 victims, and thousands injured. The quake triggered a tsunami which struck Hawaii shortly after. source
On February 27.2010 ; An earthquake measuring 8.8 on the moment magnitude scale strikes central parts of Chile leaving over 500 victims, and thousands injured. The quake triggered a tsunami which struck Hawaii shortly after.
On February 28.1997 ; An earthquake in northern Iran is responsible for about 3,000 deaths. source
On February 28.1997 ; An earthquake in northern Iran is responsible for about 3,000 deaths.
On March 9. 1957 ;A magnitude 8.3 earthquake in the Andreanof Islands, Alaska triggers a Pacific-wide tsunami causing extensive damage to Hawaii and Oahu. source
On March 9. 1957 ;A magnitude 8.3 earthquake in the Andreanof Islands, Alaska triggers a Pacific-wide tsunami causing extensive damage to Hawaii and Oahu.
On March 10. 1933 :An earthquake in Long Beach, California kills 115 people and causes an estimated $40 million in damage. source
On March 10. 1933 :An earthquake in Long Beach, California kills 115 people and causes an estimated $40 million in damage.
On March 11.2011 ; An earthquake measuring 9.0 in magnitude strikes 130 km (81 mi) east of Sendai, Japan, triggering a tsunami killing thousands of people. This event also triggered the second largest nuclear accident in history, and one of only two event source
On March 11.2011 ; An earthquake measuring 9.0 in magnitude strikes 130 km (81 mi) east of Sendai, Japan, triggering a tsunami killing thousands of people. This event also triggered the second largest nuclear accident in history, and one of only two event
On March 13.1992 ; The Mw 6.7 Erzincan earthquake strikes eastern Turkey with a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe). At least 498 were killed in this strike-slip event on the North Anatolian Fault. source
On March 13.1992 ; The Mw 6.7 Erzincan earthquake strikes eastern Turkey with a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe). At least 498 were killed in this strike-slip event on the North Anatolian Fault.
On March 26. 1812 ; An earthquake destroys Caracas, Venezuela. source
On March 26. 1812 ; An earthquake destroys Caracas, Venezuela.
On March 28.2005 ; The 8.6 Mw Nias–Simeulue earthquake shakes northern Sumatra with a maximum Mercalli intensity of VI (Strong), leaving 915–1,314 people dead and 340–1,146 injured. source
On March 28.2005 ; The 8.6 Mw Nias–Simeulue earthquake shakes northern Sumatra with a maximum Mercalli intensity of VI (Strong), leaving 915–1,314 people dead and 340–1,146 injured.
On April 4.1905 ; In India, an earthquake hits the Kangra Valley, killing 20,000, and destroying most buildings in Kangra, McLeod Ganj and Dharamsala. source
On April 4.1905 ; In India, an earthquake hits the Kangra Valley, killing 20,000, and destroying most buildings in Kangra, McLeod Ganj and Dharamsala.
On April 6.2009 ; A 6.3 magnitude earthquake strikes near L'Aquila, Italy, killing 307. source
On April 6.2009 ; A 6.3 magnitude earthquake strikes near L'Aquila, Italy, killing 307.