The Aleppo, Syria earthquake occurred and was one of the deadliest in history, killing around 230,000 Syrians.
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The Great Hanshin earthquake hits Kobe, Japan.
The Arica earthquake occurred in Peru and Ecuador.
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit the coast of Peru, killing as many as 70,000 people.
Avezzano earthquake claimed 30,000 lives in Italy.
185 people are killed during an earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand.
