1. Largest Earthquakes in the World Since 1900
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2. Largest Earthquakes in the World Since 1900
The largest earthquakes occurred in subduction zones. The great earthquake of 26 Dec 2004 is number 5.
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3. 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.
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