Major Earthquakes around the World, 2015

Updated September 9, 2022 | Infoplease Staff Information
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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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