After Venezuela earthquakes, here are some of the deadliest in Latin America in the last century
Summary
Venezuela recently experienced rare and deadly earthquakes that caused many deaths and injuries. The article lists several of the deadliest earthquakes in Latin America over the last 100 years, showing the history of such natural disasters in the region.Key Facts
- Venezuela was hit by back-to-back deadly earthquakes in June 2026, causing hundreds of deaths and injuries.
- In September 2017, Mexico suffered two strong earthquakes (8.1 and 7.1 magnitude) killing nearly 500 people.
- A major earthquake in Ecuador in April 2016, measuring 7.8, killed more than 650 people.
- Chile experienced an 8.8 magnitude earthquake in February 2010, which also caused a tsunami and killed 523 people.
- El Salvador faced two big earthquakes in early 2001 that resulted in over 1,200 deaths due to shaking and landslides.
- The largest recorded earthquake in history was in Chile in May 1960, at magnitude 9.5, killing more than 1,655 people and leaving millions homeless.
- Other deadly earthquakes hit countries such as Peru, Colombia, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Ecuador throughout the 20th century.
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