Worst Earthquake fatalities in last 30 yrs.
Death-toll Scale Location Year
255,000 8.0 China, Tangschan 1976
40,000 7.7 Iran, Gilam 1990
25,000 7.8 Iran, Tabas 1978
25,000 6.7 Armenien, Spitak 1988
23,000 7.5 Guatmala, Goatstaat 1996
22,000 6.4 Indien, Latulr 1993
18,000 7.4 Turkei, Izmit 1999
9,500 8.1 Mexico, Mexico City 1985
9,500 6.3 Indien, Malashra 1993
5,000 7.2 Japan, Kobe 1995
4,470 6.9 Afghanstan, Rostak 1989
2,700 7.2 Italien, Ebdi 1980
2,400 7.6 Taiwan 1999
2,000 7.5 Russland, Sachalin 1995
1,500 7,5 Romania, Bukarest 1977