Amid Odisha Earthquake, Know The World's 7 Deadliest Quakes

At 6:10 am on February 25, 2025, a 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Puri, Odisha, prompting many to evacuate buildings.

Amid this calamity, here are seven deadliest quakes that have left lasting devastating imprints in recent times.

In 2010, a catastrophic 7.0 magnitude earthquake devastated Haiti, resulting in approximately 316,000 fatalities.

The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake, with a magnitude of 9.1–9.3, triggered tsunamis that claimed over 227,000 lives across multiple countries.

A massive 8.0 magnitude earthquake in China's Sichuan province in 2008 led to the tragic loss of around 87,000 lives.

In 2005, a 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck Kashmir, causing approximately 87,400 fatalities and widespread destruction.

The 2015 Nepal earthquake, measuring 7.8 in magnitude, resulted in nearly 9,000 deaths and significant cultural heritage loss.

A devastating 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit China's Tangshan city in 1976, leading to approximately 242,800 deaths.

The 1960 Valdivia earthquake in Chile, the most powerful recorded at 9.5 magnitude, caused around 1,000 to 6,000 fatalities.