Lists of 21st-century earthquakes
The following is a summary of significant earthquakes during the 21st century. In terms of fatalities, the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake was the most destructive event with 227,898 confirmed fatalities, followed by the 2010 Haiti earthquake with about 160,000 fatalities,[2] the 2008 Sichuan earthquake with 87,587 fatalities, the 2005 Kashmir earthquake with 87,351 fatalities, and the 2023 Turkey–Syria earthquakes with at least 59,259 fatalities.
The 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami became the costliest natural disaster, resulting in approximately $360 billion in property damage at the time, followed by the 2008 Sichuan earthquake and the 2023 Turkey–Syria earthquakes, which resulted in $150 billion and $109 billion in damage, respectively.
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List of deadliest earthquakes
- Note: At least 1,000+ fatalities
List of largest earthquakes by magnitude
| Rank | Magnitude[7] | Event | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.1–9.3 | 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake |  Indonesia, Sumatra, Indian Ocean, |
December 26, 2004 |
| 2 | 9.0–9.1 | 2011 Tōhoku earthquake |  Japan, Tōhoku, Pacific Ocean |
March 11, 2011 |
| 3 | 8.8 | 2010 Chile earthquake |  Chile, Maule |
February 27, 2010 |
| 4 | 8.6 | 2005 Nias–Simeulue earthquake | Indonesia, Sumatra |
March 28, 2005 |
| 4 | 8.6 | 2012 Indian Ocean earthquakes | Indonesia, Sumatra |
April 11, 2012 |
| 5 | 8.5 | September 2007 Sumatra earthquakes | Indonesia, Sumatra |
September 12, 2007 |
- Note: At least 8.5+ magnitude
List of costliest earthquakes
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Note:This only ranks immediate costs, for example, nuclear meltdown and climate and fossil fuel costs, as well as other ongoing costs from quakes are not included.
| Rank | Damage $Billions | Magnitude | Event | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $360 | 9.0–9.1 | 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami | Japan |
March 11, 2011 |
| 2 | $150 | 7.9 | 2008 Sichuan earthquake |  China |
May 12, 2008 |
| 3 | $105[lower-alpha 1][8][9] | 7.8 | 2023 Turkey–Syria earthquakes |  Turkey Syria |
February 6, 2023 |
| 4 | $40 | 6.1 | 2011 Christchurch earthquake |  New Zealand |
February 22, 2011 |
| 5 | $40 | 7.0 | 2010 Canterbury earthquake | New Zealand |
September 4, 2010 |
| 6 | $28 | 6.8 | 2004 Chūetsu earthquake | Japan |
October 23, 2004 |
| 7 | $22.3 | 6.9 | 2011 Sikkim earthquake |  India |
September 18, 2011 |
| 8 | $20 | 7.0 | 2016 Kumamoto earthquakes | Japan |
April 15, 2016 |
| 9 | $16 | 6.3 | 2009 L'Aquila earthquake |  Italy |
April 6, 2009 |
| 10 | $15.8 | 5.8 | 2012 Emilia earthquake | Italy |
May 20, 2012 |
| 11 | $15–$30 | 8.8 | 2010 Chile earthquake | Chile |
February 27, 2010 |
Deadliest earthquakes by year
These are the deadliest earthquakes per year[10]
Largest earthquakes by year
These are the largest earthquakes by magnitude per year[7]
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Lists of earthquakes by decade
Gallery
- 21st-century earthquakes gallery
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The 2001 Gujarat earthquake occurred in a part of India with relatively low seismicity, devastating the cities of Anjar and Bhuj.
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The 2003 Bam earthquake destroyed several historic landmarks, including a citadel.
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The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami is one of the deadliest natural disasters in recent history.
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The 2005 Kashmir earthquake destroyed several towns, and caused extensive damage and landslides as far as the Pakistani capital Islamabad.
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The 2006 Yogyakarta earthquake was a fairly moderate event, but caused widespread damage across eastern Java.
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The 2007 Peru earthquake caused severe damage in the city of Pisco, and was the deadliest in the country since 1970.
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The 2008 Sichuan earthquake was the costliest earthquake in Chinese history, with over $150 billion USD.
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The 2009 Sumatra earthquake caused destruction, fires and liquefaction in the city of Padang.
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The 2010 Haiti earthquake was the most destructive compared to its magnitude, due to poorly constructed buildings and the earthquake's proximity to the capital Port-au-Prince.
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The 2011 Christchurch earthquake was a shallow event and very close to the city, resulting in extensive damage to population centers.
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The 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami caused a nuclear meltdown at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant, resulting in the costliest natural disaster of all time.
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The 2012 East Azerbaijan earthquakes severely affected 150 villages and killed hundreds of people.
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The 2015 Nepal earthquake caused extensive damage in Kathmandu and triggered the deadliest avalanche on Mount Everest.
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The 2018 Sulawesi earthquake caused major liquefaction in villages around the city of Palu.
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The 2021 Haiti earthquake was the country's largest earthquake in its modern history.
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The June 2022 Afghanistan earthquake caused severe destruction and many villages were destroyed.
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The 2022 West Java earthquake killed hundreds and destroyed tens of thousands of buildings, even with its moderate magnitude.
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The 2023 Turkey–Syria earthquakes were among Turkey's strongest. It also killed thousands in Syria.
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The 2023 Marrakesh–Safi earthquake was one of the deadliest and the most powerful earthquake ever recorded in modern-day Morocco.
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See also
Earth sciences portal- Lists of 20th-century earthquakes
- List of historical earthquakes
- Lists of earthquakes
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