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New Zealand
6.3 earthquake struck 10 kilometres south-east of Christchurch on New Zealand's south island killing 185 -
Japan
On march 11th, japan received a tsunami that triggered a 9.0 earthquake witch also triggered a nuclear crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi atomic plant killing 21,000 people. -
Turkey
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake rocked Turkey resulting in over 600 people dead and over 4,500 people injured. -
Iran
On August 11, 2012 Iran received two earthquakes. a 6.4 and a 6.3 resulting in 306 deaths. It left over 600 villages destroyed. -
China
Ludian County received a 6.2 earthquake destroying tons of poorly contrasted buildings. It killed 729 people and injured thousands. -
Nepal
The magnitude-7.8 earthquake hit Nepal's eastern district Lamjung at a depth of 8.2km. The quake, including a massive aftershock in May, killed and injured thousands and destroyed ancient monuments, including UNESCO heritage site Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu. (says abc) -
Italy
6.2 magnitude stuck this one killing 298 and injuring hundreds more. The quake destroyed hundreds of buildings that are still being rebuilt till this day. -
Indonesia
A magnitude-6.4 earthquake in Indonesia's Aceh province flattened popular markets, mosques and other buildings in the region near Banda Aceh, which was famously hit by a tsunami in 2004. -
Mexico
This was the most powerful earthquake to hit Mexico in 80 years. A magnitude-8.1 quake hit near the town of Juchitan on the nation's southern coast killing 90 people. -
Mexico Pt.2
A major magnitude-7.1 earthquake hit central Mexico, collapsing at least 44 buildings in the capital Mexico City, one of the world's biggest cities. It killed 119.
