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With Nepal’s earthquake striking a massive 7.8 on the Richter scale, photos displaying the scale of devastation have shaken the world.
Considering it, Destination takes a look at some of the biggest Earthquakes during the past 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
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2. Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, Japan
Richter Scale: 9.0
Date: March 11, 2011
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3. Chile earthquake, Chile
Richter Scale: 8.8
Date: February 27, 2010
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4. Nias Earthquake, Indonesia
Richter Scale: 8.6
Date: March 28, 2005
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5. Indian Ocean earthquakes, Aceh, Indonesia
Richter Scale: 8.6
Date: April 11, 2012
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6. Southern Sumatra, Indonesia
Richter Scale: 8.5
Date: September 12, 2007
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7. North coast of Peru
Richter Scale 8.4
Date: June 23, 2001
Photo Credit: evartha.in
8. Hokkaido, Japan region
Richter Scale 8.3
Date: September 25, 2003
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9. Kuril Islands
Richter Scale 8.3
Date: November 15, 2006
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10. Okhotsk Sea Earthquake
Richter Scale: 8.3
Date: May 24, 2013
Photo Credit: cinabrio.over-blog.es
