Major Earthquakes around the World, 2015
Updated September 9, 2022 |
Infoplease Staff
The following table lists the date, location, and magnitude of major earthquakes around the world during 2015.
| Date | Region | Magnitude | Number killed |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 29 | off Papua New Guinea | 7.5 | 0 |
| April 25 | central Nepal | 7.8 | 8,000+ |
| Sept. 16 | Chile | 8.3 | 5 |
| Oct. 26 | South Asia | 7.5 | 364 |
Source: various
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