Largest Earthquakes in the World Since 1900

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Largest Earthquakes in the World Since 1900 USGS 2004. Largest Earthquakes in the World Since 1900. Retrieved on 1 Jan 05 from http://neic.usgs.gov/neis/eqlists/10maps_world.html.

Largest Earthquakes in the World Since 1900 The largest earthquakes occurred in subduction zones. The great earthquake of 26 Dec 2004 is number 5. USGS 2004. Largest Earthquakes in the World Since 1900. Retrieved on 1 Jan 05 from http://neic.usgs.gov/neis/eqlists/10maps_world.html.

Most Destructive Known Earthquakes on Record in the World; Earthquakes with 50,000 or More Deaths As of 27 Jan 2005, the death toll from the Sumatra event stood at 228,429 people. USGS 2004. Most Destructive Known Earthquakes on Record in the World; Earthquakes with 50,000 or More Deaths. Retrieved on 1 Jan 05 from http://neic.usgs.gov/neis/eqlists/10maps_world.html.