10 of the deadliest earthquakes in recorded history

Here are 10 of the deadliest earthquakes in recorded history:

1. Shaanxi earthquake, China (1556): This earthquake is estimated to have been a magnitude 8 and is believed to have killed around 830,000 people.
2. Tangshan earthquake, China (1976): This earthquake was a magnitude 7.8 and is estimated to have killed between 240,000 and 655,000 people.
3. Sumatra earthquake and tsunami, Indonesia (2004): This earthquake was a magnitude 9.1 and triggered a massive tsunami that caused widespread destruction and killed over 230,000 people.
4. Haiyuan earthquake, China (1920): This earthquake was a magnitude 8.3 and is estimated to have killed around 200,000 people.
5. Aleppo earthquake, Syria (1138): This earthquake was a magnitude 8.5 and is believed to have killed around 230,000 people.
6. Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, Indonesia (2005): This earthquake was a magnitude 9.1 and caused a tsunami that killed over 227,000 people across several countries.
7. Haiti earthquake, Haiti (2010): This earthquake was a magnitude 7.0 and caused widespread destruction and an estimated 316,000 deaths.
8. Sichuan earthquake, China (2008): This earthquake was a magnitude 7.9 and is estimated to have killed over 87,000 people.
9. Gansu earthquake, China (1927): This earthquake was a magnitude 7.6 and is estimated to have killed around 200,000 people.
10. Great Kanto earthquake, Japan (1923): This earthquake was a magnitude 7.9 and caused widespread damage and an estimated 142,800 deaths.

It's worth noting that the actual death toll for some of these earthquakes may be much higher than reported due to limited record-keeping or difficulty accessing affected areas. Additionally, advances in technology and disaster preparedness have made it possible to reduce the impact of earthquakes, and many countries have implemented early warning systems and other measures to help mitigate the effects of these natural disasters.