Variation in reported deaths in large earthquakes near urban centers
| Location | Year | Richter scale magnitude | Reported deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1976 | 7.8 | 242000 |
| Guatemala | 1976 | 7.5 | 22778 |
| Mexico City | 1985 | 8.1 | 10000 |
| Armenia | 1988 | 6.9 | 24944 |
| Loma Prieta, CA | 1989 | 7.1 | 61 |
| India | 1993 | 6.5 | 9475 |
| Northridge, CA | 1994 | 6.9 | 58 |
| Indonesia | 1994 | 6.5 | 207 |
| Indonesia | 1994 | 6.9 | 1 |
| Japan | 1995 | 7.2 | 6308 |
| Seattle, WA | 2000 | 6.8 | 1 |