The worst earthquakes are those that kill the most people. Scientists estimate that there are approximately 500,000 earthquakes worldwide every year. Humans can feel about 100,000 of these earthquakes. About 100 earthquakes occur annually across the globe that cause damage. Unfortunately, some of these earthquakes cause major damage.
5.
Damghan, Iran
December 22, 1856
Magnitude: unknown
Death Toll: 200,000
4.
Xining, China
May 22, 1927
Magnitude: 7.9
Death Toll: 200,000
3.
Aleppo, Syria
August 9, 1138
Magnitude: Unknown
Death Toll: 230,000
2.
Tangshan, China
July 28, 1976
Magnitude: 7.5
Death Toll: Approx. 242,000
1.
Shaanxi Province, China
January 23, 1556
Magnitude: approximately 8
Death Toll: 830,000
