Which earthquake has killed the most humans?
Approved answer
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.