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Experts measure the strength of an earthquake on the Richter scale. Earthquakes with over 7 magnitudes are considered major are highly destructive.
The Island of Kyushu in Southern Japan was hit by two powerful earthquakes of 7.1 and 6.9 magnitudes. The destructive earthquake has triggered a tsunami in the area.
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit Pakistan and was felt across the country and northern India. Over 80,000 people died and thousands of structures were destroyed in the earthquake.
China was struck by a deadly earthquake of 7.5 magnitude in 1976. According to the official Chinese figures, over 250,000 deaths were caused by the earthquake.
It is the most powerful earthquake in US history with 9.2 on the Richter scale. It killed several people and the tsunami triggered by the tremor caused over $311 million of damage.
Southern Chile experienced the deadliest earthquake ever recorded with a 9.5 magnitude. It cased 5,700 deaths and over $675 million in damage.
Indonesia experienced a deadly earthquake in 2004. It was measured at 9.1 on the Richter scale. Scientists believe that the tremor was so strong it shook Earth's axis by an inch.
Peru was hit by a 7.9 earthquake that killed over 66,000 Peruvians and caused over $500 million in damage.