A 6.25 magnitude earthquake destroyed central Managua, Nicaragua, killing about 10,000 people.
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England, Flanders, and Northern France experienced one of the most severe earthquakes in recorded history.
The Armenian-Turkish land border opened for the first time in 35 years.
A devastating tsunami and earthquake occurred in the Indian Ocean.
Antigua, Guatemala, was struck by a 7.4 magnitude earthquake.
15,899 lives were lost after a severe 9.0 magnitude earthquake occurred in Japan.
