The following is a summary of significant earthquakes during the 21st century. In terms of fatalities, the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake was the most destructive event with 227,898 confirmed fatalities
The 2001 Gujarat earthquake occurred in a part of India with relatively low seismicity, devastating the cities of Anjar and Bhuj.
The 2003 Bam earthquake destroyed several historic landmarks, including a citadel.
The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami is one of the deadliest natural disasters in recent history.
The 2006 Yogyakarta earthquake was a fairly moderate event, but caused widespread damage across eastern Java.
2026 Venezuela earthquakes
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On 24 June 2026, doublet large strike-slip earthquakes affected northwestern and central Venezuela. The epicenter of the first earthquake was in Veroes Municipality, west of San Felipe, the capital ci
Lists of 21st-century earthquakes
…January 26, 2001 8 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami 19,759 9.0–9.1 Japan March 11, 2011 9 2015 Nepal earthquake 8,964 7.8–7.9 Nepal April 25, 2015 10 2026 Venezuela earthquakes 6,301 7.2 & 7.5 Venezuela June 24, 2026 11 2006 Yogyakarta earthquake 5,756 6.4 Indonesia May 26, 2006 12 2025 Myanmar earthquake 5,456 7.7–7.9 Myanmar…
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Costa Rican mission to the 2026 Venezuela earthquakes relief efforts
Depertment of State Urban Seach and Rescue Assist in Venezuela
LCF 24 MRF Search & Rescue Efforts in Venezuela