Major Earthquakes in 21st Century
Insights
- There are over 3,500+ earthquakes with magnitude of 6+ since the dawn of the 21st century.
- The most devastating earthquake was in the Indian ocean which created a tsunami that took lives of more than 225,000 people.
- In 2023, Turkey, Syria and Morocco experienced catastrophic earthquakes as they lie between the African and Eurasian tectonic plates.