Which earthquake has killed the most humans?

Which earthquake has killed the most humans?

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Most Deadly Earthquakes

Here is a list of the earthquakes that have resulted in the highest number of fatalities:

  • 1. Tangshan earthquake (1976): Estimated fatalities range from 242,769 to over 700,000.
  • 2. Haiyuan earthquake (1920): Approximately 273,400 fatalities.
  • 3. Antioch earthquake (526): Estimated 250,000 deaths.
  • 4. Ganja earthquake (1139): Fatalities estimated between 230,000 and 300,000.
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