From Venezuela to Indonesia: 10 deadliest earthquakes in recent years

Devastating twin earthquakes struck Venezuela on July 5, resulting in a tragic loss of life, with over 3,300 confirmed deaths and thousands more displaced. International rescue teams have begun winding down their operations amidst the rubble.

Official figures updated on Sunday, July 5, indicated that 3,342 people were killed and 16,700 injured. The death toll had risen by more than 300 since July 3, following the initial disaster on June 24, which left thousands without homes and seeking shelter in temporary camps.

This recent tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the immense human cost of major seismic events. The article provides a retrospective look at some of the deadliest earthquakes recorded in recent years:

- Afghanistan (September 2025): At least 2,205 fatalities from two earthquakes. - Myanmar (March 2025): A powerful earthquake claimed 1,700 lives and injured over 3,000. - Turkey-Syria (February 2023): A catastrophic 7.8-magnitude earthquake killed over 59,000 people. - Nepal (2015): The 7.8-magnitude Gorkha earthquake resulted in 8,962 deaths. - Japan (2011): The 9.0-magnitude Great East Japan earthquake and subsequent tsunami caused 19,759 deaths. - Haiti (2010): A 7.0-magnitude earthquake is estimated to have killed between 100,000 and over 200,000 people. - China (2008): A 7.9-magnitude earthquake in Sichuan province killed 87,587 people. - Pakistan (2005): A powerful earthquake struck the region of Azad Jammu and Kashmir.