With Nepal’s earthquake striking a massive 7.8 on the Richter scale, photos displaying the scale of devastation have shaken the world،and it is one abiggest earthquake in last 50 years
biggest earthquake in last 50 years
Considering it, Destination takes a look at some of the earthquakes in the last 50 years. As for the people of Nepal: our prayers are with you, stay strong.
1. The west coast of Northern Sumatra, Indonesia
Richter Scale: 9.1
Date: December 26, 2004
It is considered one of the most famous earthquakes in the world

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2. Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, Japan
Richter Scale: 9.0
Date: March 11, 2011

3. Chile earthquake, Chile
Richter Scale: 8.8
Date: February 27, 2010
It is one of the biggest earthquakes ever

4. Nias Earthquake, Indonesia
Richter Scale: 8.6
Date: March 28, 2005

5. Indian Ocean earthquakes, Aceh, Indonesia
Richter Scale: 8.6
Date: April 11, 2012

6. Southern Sumatra, Indonesia
Richter Scale: 8.5
Date: September 12, 2007

7. North coast of Peru
Richter Scale 8.4
Date: June 23, 2001

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8. Hokkaido, Japan region
Richter Scale 8.3
Date: September 25, 2003

9. Kuril Islands
Richter Scale 8.3
Date: November 15, 2006

10. Okhotsk Sea Earthquake
Richter Scale: 8.3
Date: May 24, 2013
