A 7.8 earthquake hit Flores Island in Indonesia, which caused an 82-foot tsunami, killing about 2,500 people.
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The Mexico City earthquake claimed the lives of up to 45,000 people.
Avezzano earthquake claimed 30,000 lives in Italy.
A devastating tsunami and earthquake occurred in the Indian Ocean.
An 8.4 magnitude Sanriku Earthquake and tsunami rocked Japan.
More than 69,000 people lost their lives to a magnitude 8.0 earthquake in Sichuan, China.
