Earthquakes

The Deadliest Earthquakes of All Time

Largest Earthquakes Since 1900 By Magnitude

The 15 Largest Quakes Since 1900 By Magnitude

1.
Chile
1960
9.5

2.
Prince William Sound, Alaska
1964
9.2

3.
Coast of Sumatra
2004
9.1

4.
Kamchatka, Russia
1952
9.0

5.
Coastal Honshu, Japan
2011
8.9

6.
Coastal Ecuador
1906
8.8

7.
Rat Islands, Alaska
1965
8.7

8.
Sumatra
2005
8.6

9.
Assam, Tibet
1950
8.6

10.
Andreanof Islands, Alaska
1957
8.6

11.
Sumatra
2007
8.5

12.
Banda Sea, Indonesia
2007
8.5

13
Kamchatka, Russia
1923
8.5

14
Chile, Argentina
1922
8.5

15
Kuril Islands, Russia
1963
8.5

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Tsunami Travel Times From Chile

A map of the expected travel times for a large earthquake occurring in Chile.

The Feb. 27, 2010 earthquake in Chile has created worries about tsunamis across the Pacific. Here are the travel times for those fast moving bodies of water. Click on the map for a larger view.

Posted by The Editor on 02/27 at 01:40 PM
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Worst Earthquakes Worldwide by Magnitude

Largest Earthquakes Worldwide
In Terms of Magnitude

(updated for Feb. 2011 Japan Earthquake)

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The World’s Deadliest Earthquakes

The World’s Worst Earthquakes
As measured by the death toll.

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Understanding The Richter Scale

The Richter Scale

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Earthquake Facts

Interesting Facts About Earthquakes

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The Worst US Earthquakes By Death Toll

The Worst US Earthquakes
As Measured By Death Toll

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