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 suffered by Pakistan with 87,351 fatalities, and the 2023 Turkey–Syria earthquakes with at least 59,488 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 2023 Turkey–Syria earthquakes and the 2008 Sichuan earthquake, which resulted in $163.6 billion and $150 billion in damage, respectively.
List of deadliest earthquakes
- Note: At least 1,000+ fatalities
List of largest earthquakes by magnitude
| Rank | Magnitude[7] | Event | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.2–9.3 | 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake |  Indonesia, Sumatra, Indian Ocean,
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December 26, 2004 |
| 2 | 9.0–9.1 | 2011 Tōhoku earthquake |  Japan, Tōhoku, Pacific Ocean
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March 11, 2011 |
| 3 | 8.8 | 2010 Chile earthquake |  Chile, Maule
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February 27, 2010 |
| 4 | 8.6 | 2005 Nias–Simeulue earthquake | Indonesia, Sumatra
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March 28, 2005 |
| 4 | 8.6 | 2012 Indian Ocean earthquakes | Indonesia, Sumatra
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April 11, 2012 |
| 5 | 8.5 | 2007 Bengkulu earthquakes | Indonesia, Sumatra
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September 12, 2007 |
- Note: At least 8.5+ magnitude
List of costliest earthquakes
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 | Event | Location | Magnitude | Historic cost (year) | Adjusted for inflation (year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami | Japan
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9.0–9.1 | $235 billion (2011)[8] | $320.4 billion (2023) |
| 2 | 2023 Turkey–Syria earthquakes |  Turkey,  Syria
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7.8 and 7.7 Mw | $163.3 billion (2023)[9][10] | $163.3 billion (2023) |
| 3 | 2008 Sichuan earthquake |  Sichuan, China
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8.0 Ms | $150 billion (2008)[11] | $212.3 billion (2023) |
| 4 | 2010 Canterbury earthquake |  New Zealand
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7.0 | $40 billion (2010)[12] | $56.2 billion (2023) |
| 5 | 2004 Chūetsu earthquake | Japan
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6.8 | $28 billion (2004)[13][14] | $45.1 billion (2024) |
| 6 | 2011 Sikkim earthquake |  India
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6.9 | $22.3 billion (2011)[15] | $30.2 billion (2024) |
| 7 | 2016 Kumamoto earthquakes | Japan
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7.0 | $24–46 billion (2016)[16] | $30.5-58.4 billion (2024) |
| 8 | 2024 Noto earthquake | Japan
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7.5 | $17.6 billion (2024)[17] | $17.6 billion (2024) |
| 9 | 2009 L'Aquila earthquake |  Italy
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6.3 | $16 billion (2009)[18] | $22.7 billion (2024) |
| 10 | 2012 Northern Italy earthquakes | Italy
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6.1[19] | $15.8 billion (2012)[20] | $20.9 billion (2024) |
Deadliest earthquakes by year
These are the deadliest earthquakes per year
Largest earthquakes by year
These are the largest earthquakes by magnitude per year[7]
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. -
The 2003 Bam earthquake destroyed several historic landmarks, including a citadel. -
The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami is one of the deadliest natural disasters in recent history. -
The 2005 Kashmir earthquake destroyed several towns, and caused extensive damage and landslides as far as the Pakistani capital Islamabad. -
The 2006 Yogyakarta earthquake was a fairly moderate event, but caused widespread damage across eastern Java. -
The 2007 Peru earthquake caused severe damage in the city of Pisco, and was the deadliest in the country since 1970. -
The 2008 Sichuan earthquake was the costliest earthquake in Chinese history, with over $150 billion USD. -
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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. -
The 2011 Christchurch earthquake was a shallow event and very close to the city, resulting in extensive damage to population centers. -
The 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami caused a nuclear meltdown at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant, resulting in the costliest natural disaster of all time. -
The 2012 East Azerbaijan earthquakes severely affected 150 villages and killed hundreds of people. -
The 2015 Nepal earthquake caused extensive damage in Kathmandu and triggered the deadliest avalanche on Mount Everest. -
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The 2021 Haiti earthquake was the country's largest earthquake in its modern history. -
The June 2022 Afghanistan earthquake caused severe destruction and many villages were destroyed. -
The 2022 West Java earthquake killed hundreds and destroyed tens of thousands of houses, despite its moderate magnitude. -
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The 2023 Al Haouz earthquake was one of the deadliest and the most powerful earthquake ever recorded in modern-day Morocco. -
The 2024 Noto earthquake was Japan's deadliest since 2016, with the towns of Suzu and Wajima largely destroyed.
See also
Earth sciences portal- Lists of 20th-century earthquakes
- List of historical earthquakes
- Lists of earthquakes
Notes
References
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External links
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